People can make contributions to the planning process at the implementation stage only if they are presented with a well-articulated and feasible framework of approaches, objectives, alternatives, etc.
The Importance of Participation
The planning system is meant to reflect the general wishes of the local community and there is a need on the local authority to consult widely during the formulation of a Zonal / Master Plan and in the operation of the development.
Public’s participation or involvement can be better understood in four senses: (i)Participation in decision-making ; (ii)Participation in implementation of development programme and projects; (iii)Participation in monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects (iv)Participation in sharing the benefits of development
The pre-requisites for people’s participation are a democratic system which will allow the people, even the smallest and the poorest, to participate directly as well as through genuine representatives in the decision-making process at all levels.
Facilitating Public Participation
Public participation can be facilitated by stressing the benefits to be gained. 8
People’s participation is a cumulative and continuous process, which has to be nurtured and gradually developed with the help of the people themselves through close rapport, communication, their organisation, decentralized and integrated approach so that the tempo of development not only reaches a crescendo but is also sustained
Public participation can be facilitated with an appropriate organizational structure available for expressing interest. This may require organizing a more neutral group than may be in existence in a community. However, in some situations, existing groups are adequate. Situation judgment is required by persons with appropriate experience and competency.
Public participation can be facilitated by helping citizens find positive ways to respond when their way-of life is threatened. Most people want to act responsibly. Use these situations to help people find positive ways to deal with threatening predicaments.
The most positive of all approaches to facilitate greater participation is to provide citizens with better knowledge. Obviously, the knowledge has to be in their value system. When it is, experience shows they usually act accordingly. Adequate time and means of diffusing the new knowledge must be employed for satisfactory results.
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