Chaired by BBC broadcaster Glenn Campbell, three speakers from different backgrounds took to the stage to deliver their personal views on this key issue.
James Elder-Woodward, Convenor of the Independent Living in Scotland Project, spoke about the need for co-production in the formation of policies. "We need a greater engagement with a wide range of people in order to tap into their skills and resources," he said.
"Co-production is about working together to achieve the best outcome. It allows people to take a lead role in shaping policy formation. But this is not the same as consultation."
Dharmendra Kanani, Director of the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland, outlined the work and aims of his organisation. "Our mission is to improve the lives of people and communities most in need," he said.
Mr Kanani highlighted the level of funds available to the Big Lottery Fund and outlined radical policies of giving local communities more control over where the money goes. He said: "We are allowing the people to decide how the funds are spent. This gives a shared vision for the future."
Geoff Mawdsley, Director of Reform Scotland, finished by highlighting various policies being pushed by his organisation, with the theme of decentralisation featuring heavily. "We believe in a renewed commitment to localism to provide better public services," he said.
Question and answer sessions, led by Glenn Campbell, followed each speech.
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