samráðsfundir
Samráðsfundir are meetings designed to facilitate consultation among different stakeholders to discuss issues, share information, and try to reach consensus on policies, plans, or projects. The term combines samráð (consultation) and fundur (meeting). In Icelandic governance and organizational life, samráðsfundir are used in both public and private sectors to coordinate interests, disseminate information, and evaluate options.
Typical participants include representatives from government departments, municipalities, employers, workers’ unions, businesses, NGOs, and other affected
Outcomes of samráðsfundir can be non-binding recommendations, shared positions, or a framework for further negotiation. In
Advantages include the incorporation of diverse input, increased legitimacy for decisions, and reduced conflict; limitations include