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The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Dialogue Circles Glossary

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A Quick Reference for Consultation and Dialogue
This alphabetised glossary is designed to answer questions about dialogue circles, sometimes called study circles. (A dialogue circle is a small group of people who meet multiple times to discuss an issue. Dialogue circles intend to provide a safe space to engage in a facilitated dialogue, sometimes across difference.) The glossary is organised to answer such questions as:

  • What does asynchronous mean?
  • What is a blog?
  • What is citizen engagement?
  • What are communities of interest?
  • What are communities of practice?
  • What is consultation?
  • What is a content management system (cms)?
  • What is deliberation?
  • What is deliberative dialogue?
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International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) website.

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