In recent years the term 'energy democracy'has become increasingly popular, especially in
the context of aspirations for a low-carbon transition that include wider socio-economic and …

Participatory governance mechanisms have been widely promoted in developing countries.
They are claimed to bring about several public policy benefits, including increased …

It is well known that the world is transitioning to an irrevocable urban future whose epicentre
has moved into the cities of Asia and Africa. What is less clear is how this will be managed …

Members of the public participate in scientific research in many different contexts, stemming
from traditions as varied as participatory action research and citizen science. Particularly in …

Achieving 'a social licence to operate'is important for organisations with long time horizons,
high exposure to global markets and with a wide range of interested stakeholders …

The idea of community involvement and empowerment has become central to politics in
recent years. Governments, keen to reduce public spending and increase civic involvement …

This paper considers community‐based adaptation (CBA) to climate change and its
relationship to the theory and practice of participatory development. It is argued that CBA …

Taking the importance of local action as a starting point, this analysis traces the treatment of
participation of local and community actors through the three international frameworks for …

The goal of improving consumer welfare can subtly or dramatically shape the research
process, the methods used, and the theories developed. This article introduces the …

The literature on development nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) envisions an
alternative form of social organization, one that is more altruistic, more cooperative, and less …