Review:
Participatory Development
overall review score: 4.5
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Participatory development is an approach to international development that focuses on involving local communities in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.
Key Features
- Empowerment of local communities
- Collaborative decision-making
- Bottom-up approach
- Emphasis on sustainable and inclusive development
Pros
- Encourages ownership and sustainability of development projects
- Promotes inclusivity and diversity in decision-making
- Fosters community empowerment and self-reliance
Cons
- Requires significant time and resources to implement effectively
- May encounter resistance from government or organizational structures resistant to change