Participatory forms of governance provides spaces for residents to express their opinions on the processes, outputs and benefits of public measures. When these spaces for dialogue are designed in an integrated and proactive manner, new innovations are more likely to be developed, recognized, and, when necessary, supported. These spaces are particularly important for the development of the SSE, which often extends beyond the limits of planned governmental frameworks.   From participatory budgets and other forms of ad-hoc consultations to permanent consultation structures, these initiatives take on different forms depending on the territories and the issues at hand. All face the challenges of ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders, preventing special interests from co-opting the processes, and ensuring that the recommendations they generate have an impact on the measures that are put in place.