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It is now commonly believed that development policies, plans and programmes work best if those for whom they are intended have a chance to have a say in their design. Synthesizing the different strands of thinking and practice in the field, this insightful book traces the emergence of participation in development policy and practice; contextualizing contemporary trends in broader historical perspective and explaining shifts in rhetoric and in practice.

An important resource for those studying or working in the area, the book combines an analysis of meanings with a rich selection of real-life examples drawn from three decades of efforts to promote participation in development in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the North.