Design of Participatory Process Democratic Quality Index, A Systematic Review - Dataset

This dataset contains the extracted data from a systematic literature review for the design of a participatory process democratic quality index, used in public policies. The systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines and searched the Scopus and Web of Science databases for relevant studies published in English, French and Spanish from December 2022 to March 2023.After screening and eligibility assessment, 12 studies were included in the final review. Data was extracted on the evaluation dimensions identified as important for democratic quality.The extracted data is presented in two tables:Table 1 summarizes the key characteristics of the 12 studies including validation of methods, methodology, sample, scope and setting.Table 2 organizes the extracted data by dimension of democratic quality including representation, independence, phases of involvement, stakeholder influence, transparency, resources, task definition, structured decision-making, and cost-effectiveness. It also covers data on additional relevant dimensions like easy understanding of information, quality of deliberation and facilitation, and methods of evaluation.