10 likes | 159 Vues
Public participation plays a vital role in improving decision-making by engaging diverse community voices. Effective strategies encompass outreach to raise awareness and consultation for gathering input. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of the public is essential, and NGOs can contribute positively to these processes. Various tools are available to enhance participation on institutional, programmatic, and event-specific levels. Although the journey toward meaningful participation is often gradual and challenging, real progress is being made, fostering better outcomes and stronger community connections.
E N D
Public Participation Conclusions • Officials make better decisions when the public is included. • Public involvement includes both outreach (awareness raising) and inputs (consultation). • The public is multifaceted and broad. • NGOs can be part of the solution. • Tools exist to improve institutional, programmatic and event-specific participation. • Participation process is gradual, messy and challenging. • Success is far off but progress is real.