Community Participation

Author : Julie Clark,Nicholas Wise
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319723112

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Urban Renewal, Community and Participation by Julie Clark,Nicholas Wise Pdf

This edited collection investigates the human dimension of urban renewal, using a range of case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe, India and North America, to explore how the conception and delivery of regeneration initiatives can strengthen or undermine local communities. Ultimately aiming to understand how urban residents can successfully influence or manage change in their own communities, contributing authors interrogate the complex relationships between policy, planning, economic development, governance systems, history and urban morphology. Alongside more conventional methods, analytical approaches include built form analysis, participant observation, photographic analysis and urban labs. Appealing to upper level undergraduate and masters' students, academics and others involved in urban renewal, the book offers a rich combination of theoretical insight and empirical analysis, contributing to literature on gentrification, the right to the city, and community participation in neighbourhood change.

Author : Janelle Plummer,John G. Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136569258

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Community Participation in China by Janelle Plummer,John G. Taylor Pdf

This important volume provides a source of information on the key issues, including constraints and capacity building, necessary to implement participatory approaches in China today. A wealth of case studies are provided by principal Chinese academics and practitioners in forestry, natural resource management, rural development, irrigation and poverty alleviation. At the core, the book is about strengthening local government as a key player in the development of participatory initiatives. It is an invaluable text for development practitioners, donors, researchers and students seeking to understand the opportunities and constraints for participation in China, and for those working to institutionalize participatory processes in a complex rural context.

Author : Joaquin L. Gonzalez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429868191

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Development Sustainability Through Community Participation by Joaquin L. Gonzalez Pdf

Published in 1998, this is a very timely book, especially with the current global concern for sustaining socio-economic development projects through increased civil society participation. The author warns development practitioners and scholars to be careful about over prescribing community participation as a panacea to achieving project sustainability.

Author : Richard Volpe
Publisher : IAP
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781623962913

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Casebook of Exemplary Evidence-Informed Programs that Foster Community Participation After Acquired Brain Injury by Richard Volpe Pdf

Acquired brain injury (ABI) describes damage to the brain that occurs after birth, caused by traumatic injury such as an accident or fall, or by non-traumatic cause such as substance abuse, stroke, or disease. Today’s medical techniques are improving the survival rate for people of all ages diagnosed with ABI, and current trends in rehabilitation are supporting these individuals returning to live, attend school, and work in their communities. Yet strategies on the best way of providing community participation vary among rehabilitation experts. Because many of survivors of ABI do not and will not return to the status quo of their former lives it is important to examine what constitutes best and promisingpractices in this area. This casebook is the world’s first compilation of evidence-informed programs that foster community participation for people of all ages with brain injury. With thisreview, we elicited and carefully examined existing programmatic efforts that combine emphasis on the individual, the social, and the service systems in a way that captures community participation as a complex process of interactive change in the person-environment relationship – programs that do not divorce ABI survivors from their contexts, and where participation efforts facilitate positive change in the social and political context. We considered community-based programs to be programs where individuals and families actively participate in their own therapy (rehabilitation) and take responsibility for their own health or that of a family/community member. Each case study chapter depicts a program chosen on its extraordinary merits to provide community participation to its clients. The chapters are cowritten by the stakeholder and a researcher, giving a complete perspective of how the program was established and continues to operate, and provides evidence of excellence.

Author : Mudit Kumar Singh
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781802622911

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Community Participation and Civic Engagement in the Digital Era by Mudit Kumar Singh Pdf

Understanding the challenges in research and practice of participation in the digital era, and the important role of local governance in achieving the sustainable development goals, Singh explores the complex relationship of community participation, social capital and social networks.

Author : Mshale, B.,Mukasa, C.,Tibazalika, A.,Mwangi, E.,Banana, A.Y.,Wamala, P.,Okiror, G.
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Strengthening tenure security and community participation in forest management in Kibaale district, Uganda by Mshale, B.,Mukasa, C.,Tibazalika, A.,Mwangi, E.,Banana, A.Y.,Wamala, P.,Okiror, G. Pdf

Key messages Participatory Prospective Analysis (PPA) proved to be effective for encouraging collective reflection to identifythreats to forest tenure security as well as to develop ways to improve local people's tenure security over forests in Kibaale district, Uganda. A PPA exercise carried out in 2015/16 brought together stakeholders from district government, civil society, local communities and the Bunyoro kingdom, as well as politicians, to discuss the past, present and future of forest tenure security in the district. As the forest and land sectors are male dominated, a separate women-only PPA workshop was organized to gather women’s perspectives.While the mixed group and women-only PPA stakeholders identified four common key influences on forest tenure security, they also each identified four unique influences. Commonly identified influences were: the role played by politicians; the implementation capacity of key stakeholders (particularly at district level); the implementation and enforcement of forest laws and policies; and population dynamics, including the influx of migrants. Influences identified only by the women’s workshop were: access to adequate funding for reform implementation; the level of security in the district; and the role of NGOs, particularly those working to advance and defend women's forest tenure rights. Influencing factors identified only by the mixed group included: the knowledge, attitudes and participation of local people in implementing forest tenure reforms; and the extent of forest tenure rights actually granted to communities.Stakeholders identified two desirable and three undesirable scenarios to envision the potential forest tenure security situation in Kibaale in 2025. Desirable scenarios involved participatory formulation and implementation of forest policies and plans; clear tenure rights; adequate funding for implementing forest tenure reforms; well-informed local communities; and corruption-free political leadership. Undesirable scenarios were characterized by insecure forest tenure rights due to immigration; and unfair enforcement of forest laws in favor of powerful, well-connected immigrants over indigenous peoples.The PPA then identified potential actions to be undertaken by different stakeholders to improve access to local forest tenure rights over the next decade. These included: the dissemination of laws, policies and technologies to communities and their political leaders; increased community involvement in resource planning and implementation (including the enforcement of rules); and the development of policies and laws to address problems caused by immigration.The women-only PPA workshop viewed major threats as being the prospect of men taking over trees that women have planted (due to discriminatory cultural practices that prevent women from owning land and trees). They also viewed the lack of funding to invest in tree planting and for acquiring their own land, lack of access to markets, political instability and limited NGO influence as factors that could undermine forest tenure security over the next decade.

Author : Nancy C. Roberts
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317458814

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The Age of Direct Citizen Participation by Nancy C. Roberts Pdf

Citizen involvement is considered the cornerstone of democratic theory and practice. Citizens today have the knowledge and ability to participate more fully in the political, technical, and administrative decisions that affect them. On the other hand, direct citizen participation is often viewed with skepticism, even wariness. Many argue that citizens do not have the time, preparation, or interest to be directly involved in public affairs, and suggest instead that representative democracy, or indirect citizen participation, is the most effective form of government. Some of the very best writings on this key topic - which is at the root of the entire "reinventing government" movement - can be found in the journals that ASPA publishes or sponsors. In this collection Nancy Roberts has brought together the emerging classics on the ongoing debate over citizen involvement. Her detailed introductory essay and section openers frame the key issues, provide historical context, and fill in any gaps not directly covered by the articles. More than just an anthology, "The Age of Direct Citizen Participation" provides a unique and useful framework for understanding this important subject. It is an ideal resource for any Public Administration course involving citizen engagement and performance management.

Author : Somesh Kumar
Publisher : ITDG Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015056468179

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Methods for Community Participation by Somesh Kumar Pdf

Rich with insights from the field, Methods for Community Participation provides a comprehensive understanding of the concept, practice and methodology of Participatory Rural Appraisal.

Author : Tina Nabatchi,Matt Leighninger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118688533

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Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy by Tina Nabatchi,Matt Leighninger Pdf

A comprehensive text on the theory and practice of public participation Written by two leaders in the field, Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy explores the theory and practice of public participation in decision-making and problem-solving. It examines how public participation developed over time to include myriad thick, thin, and conventional opportunities, occurring in both face-to-face meetings and online settings. The book explores the use of participation in various arenas, including education, health, land use, and state and federal government. It offers a practical framework for thinking about how to engage citizens effectively, and clear explanations of participation scenarios, tactics, and designs. Finally, the book provides a sensible approach for reshaping our participation infrastructure to meet the needs of public officials and citizens. The book is filled with illustrative examples of innovative participatory activities, and numerous sources for more information. This important text puts the spotlight on the need for long-term, cross-sector, participation planning, and provides guidance for leaders, citizens, activists, and others who are determined to improve the ways that participation and democracy function. Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy: Helps students and practitioners understand the history, theory, and practice of public participation Contains a wealth of case studies that explore the application of public participation in different settings Covers vital issues such as education, health, land use, and state and federal government Has accompanying instructor resources, such as PowerPoint slides, discussion questions, sample assignments, case studies and research from www.participedia.net, and classroom activities.

Author : Janelle Plummer
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 185383744X

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Municipalities and Community Participation by Janelle Plummer Pdf

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Robert E. Howell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Environmental protection
ISBN : UOM:39015095122936

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Citizen Participation in Nuclear Waste Repository Siting by Robert E. Howell Pdf

Author : Terry F. Buss,F Stevens Redburn,Kristina Guo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317464501

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Modernizing Democracy: Innovations in Citizen Participation by Terry F. Buss,F Stevens Redburn,Kristina Guo Pdf

How do you put the "public" in public management? How can the traditional ethos of professionalism and technical expertise be reconciled with norms of representation and citizen participation at a time when technology is transforming communication between citizens and government - in some ways enhancing the exchange and in other ways complicating it? "Modernizing Democracy: Innovations in Citizen Participation" points the way. Written for public administration professionals, scholars, and students interested in citizen participation, it brings together new analyses of innovative practices, from hands-on community learning and focus groups to high-tech information systems and decision support technologies. The expert contributors illuminate the various roles that public administrators and leaders can play in fostering constructive, meaningful citizen involvement at all stages of the public policy process - from initiation and planning to feedback on public agency performance.

Author : Ortwin Renn,Frank Ulmer,Anna Deckert
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128195666

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The Role of Public Participation in Energy Transitions by Ortwin Renn,Frank Ulmer,Anna Deckert Pdf

The Role of Public Participation in Energy Transitions provides a conceptual and empirical approach to stakeholder and citizen involvement in the ongoing energy transition conversation, focusing on projects surrounding energy conversion and efficiency, reducing energy demand, and using new forms of renewable energy sources. Sections review and contrast different approaches to citizen involvement, discuss the challenges of inclusive participation in complex energy policymaking, and provide conceptual foundations for the empirical case studies that constitute the second part of the book. The book is a valuable resource for academics in the field of energy planning and policymaking, as well as practitioners in energy governance, energy and urban planners and participation specialists. Explains both key concepts in public participation and involvement, along with empirical results gained in implementing these concepts Links theoretical knowledge with conceptual and real-life applications in the energy sector Instructs energy planners in how to improve planning and transformation processes by using inclusive governance methods Contains insights from case studies in the fully transitioned German system that provide an empirical basis for action for energy policymakers worldwide

Author : James L. Creighton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787979638

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The Public Participation Handbook by James L. Creighton Pdf

Internationally renowned facilitator and public participation consultant James L. Creighton offers a practical guide to designing and facilitating public participation of the public in environmental and public policy decision making. Written for government officials, public and community leaders, and professional facilitators, The Public Participation Handbook is a toolkit for designing a participation process, selecting techniques to encourage participation, facilitating successful public meetings, working with the media, and evaluating the program. The book is also filled with practical advice, checklists, worksheets, and illustrative examples.

Author : Tina Nabatchi,Matt Leighninger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118688403

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Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy by Tina Nabatchi,Matt Leighninger Pdf

A comprehensive text on the theory and practice of public participation Written by two leaders in the field, Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy explores the theory and practice of public participation in decision-making and problem-solving. It examines how public participation developed over time to include myriad thick, thin, and conventional opportunities, occurring in both face-to-face meetings and online settings. The book explores the use of participation in various arenas, including education, health, land use, and state and federal government. It offers a practical framework for thinking about how to engage citizens effectively, and clear explanations of participation scenarios, tactics, and designs. Finally, the book provides a sensible approach for reshaping our participation infrastructure to meet the needs of public officials and citizens. The book is filled with illustrative examples of innovative participatory activities, and numerous sources for more information. This important text puts the spotlight on the need for long-term, cross-sector, participation planning, and provides guidance for leaders, citizens, activists, and others who are determined to improve the ways that participation and democracy function. Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy: Helps students and practitioners understand the history, theory, and practice of public participation Contains a wealth of case studies that explore the application of public participation in different settings Covers vital issues such as education, health, land use, and state and federal government Has accompanying instructor resources, such as PowerPoint slides, discussion questions, sample assignments, case studies and research from www.participedia.net, and classroom activities.