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Governments turn to Fair Consulting when democratic decision-making becomes complex and politically sensitive.
I design and evaluate citizen assemblies and participation processes, helping public organisations make fair, well-grounded decisions with public legitimacy.

Thomas Schäfer
Thomas Schäfer
Independent advisor on democratic decision-making
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Wat Ik doe

When decisions become politically sensitive

I help design participation processes that create clarity, fairness and legitimacy.

When citizen assemblies need independent evaluation

I analyse outcomes, processes and impact, and translate them into clear recommendations.

When complex problems need structure

I provide process-oriented analysis to support informed decision-making.

What makes a decision legitimate?

Evaluation of the provincial citizen assembly Kopiëren Kopiëren Kopiëren

Province of Gelderland Fair consulting role Independent evaluator providing analysis and recommendations. Context The Province of Gelderland organised a citizen assembly to involve residents in shaping long-term provincial policy. An independent evaluation was commissioned to assess the quality and impact of the process. Role of Fair Consulting Independent evaluator responsible for analysing the design, implementation […]

Evaluatie van de provinciale burgervergadering Kopiëren

Province of Gelderland Een eerlijke adviesrol Onafhankelijke evaluator die analyses en aanbevelingen levert. Context The Province of Gelderland organised a citizen assembly to involve residents in shaping long-term provincial policy. An independent evaluation was commissioned to assess the quality and impact of the process. Role of Fair Consulting Independent evaluator responsible for analysing the design, […]

Evaluatie van de provinciale burgervergadering

Province of Gelderland Een eerlijke adviesrol Onafhankelijke evaluator die analyses en aanbevelingen levert. Context The Province of Gelderland organised a citizen assembly to involve residents in shaping long-term provincial policy. An independent evaluation was commissioned to assess the quality and impact of the process. Role of Fair Consulting Independent evaluator responsible for analysing the design, […]

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Who defines what is fair?

Approach

How I work
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Start with the real question

Before proposing solutions, I focus on clarifying the underlying problem and decision context.

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Design a fair process

I help design participation processes that are transparent, inclusive and appropriate to the political and organisational context.

03

Stay independent

My role is analytical and advisory. I do not facilitate outcomes, but assess processes and choices objectively.

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Evaluate what matters

I evaluate participation processes and outcomes, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

What makes a decision legitimate?

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Thomas Schäfer

Independent advisor on democratic decision-making

I work with public organisations on the design and evaluation of citizen assemblies and participation processes.

With a background in public-sector organisations and higher education, I bring an independent and analytical perspective to politically sensitive decision-making.

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