Ethics and ethos aspects in the Hungarian pilot

Strengthening local democracy was also a pronounced goal of the Hungarian pilot. We summarized the background of the attitude change in the following table.

ModelsOldNew
Main approach  Paternalist, bureaucratic (authoritarian)Co-creative, democratic
Direction of initiativestop-downbottom-up
Decision on tasks and services  Same to be completed by all service users, matched to the needs and opportunities of an average household  Personalized tasks and services, tailored to individual needs and opportunities  
Execution of tasks  Based on central plan and directivesBased on individual or collective decision and plan
Role of service usersPassive, accepting, client roleActive, initiating, partner or occasionally, entrepreneurial role
Methods of service providersGoverning, directing, controlling  Counselling, changing experience, consultation  

Questions and tasks:

Compare the two models above! What effects can the model change have on the functioning of the local democracy?

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Questions and tasks:

A) In this new form of cooperation, what kind of new connections are developed between service provider and service user?

B) Why can co-creation be a challenge for local leaders?

C) What effects can such a development have on the operation of the local community and relationships between its members?

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