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Informed Participation

Informed Participation

Paperback

General Political Science

ISBN10: 6630393961
ISBN13: 9786630393965
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Sep 1 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Informed Participation examines a central weakness in development and humanitarian practice: inviting people to participate does not automatically give them the knowledge, choices or influence required to shape decisions. Drawing on participation theory and the author's field experience in Pakistan, Cameroon, Kenya and Nigeria, the book argues that meaningful participation depends on three connected elements: awareness, a functioning communication system and relationships built on trust. It explores how inadequate information, selective representation, institutional power, short project timelines and weak accountability can turn participation into a symbolic exercise. The book proposes the Informed Participation Model and applies it to contemporary debates on localisation, humanitarian transitions, community engagement and evidence-based advocacy. Written for development professionals, humanitarian workers, students and policymakers, it offers a practical framework for moving from consultation to genuine agency.

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