Beigedacht
Beigedacht is a term used in Dutch-language governance, policy, and design discourse to describe the practice of incorporating additional perspectives and inputs into decision-making. The idea behind the term is to think alongside others—to add considerations from stakeholders, experts, or affected communities to the core reasoning of a plan or proposal. In this sense, Beigedacht signals a participatory or inclusive approach to planning and development.
Origins and usage: While not tied to a single formal framework, Beigedacht is widely applied in municipal
Practice and benefits: Proponents argue that Beigedacht improves relevance and buy-in by surfacing blind spots, reducing
Limitations: Critics contend that the term can become a rhetorical label if not paired with concrete methods
See also: participatory design, co-creation, stakeholder engagement, inclusive policy-making.