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Seizing and stretching participatory space : civil society participation in Tanzania's policy processes


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Abstract: This paper takes as its starting point the perspective that civil society participation in governance—particularly policy processes such as the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) and related policy developments—largely takes on a mere consultative rather than a transformative role when initiated and driven by government or donors. In order to understand attempts at changing this situation, the paper explores the experiences and strategies of civil society organisations specifically linked to the Policy Forum network in Tanzania in its objective to transform the consultative engagement to a more meaningful re-politicised participatory engagement.
Authors: Engel, H.
Series Title: The power of civil society : working paper series
Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
Category: Research
Serial number: 1
ISSN: 1879-7105
Keywords: civil society , governance , participation , political conditions
Language: eng
Organization: Hivos – Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation
Organization: ISS - Institute of social studies
PAGE: 18
Place: Den Haag
Publisher: Hivos [etc.]
Year: 2010
Region: East Africa
Right: © 2010 Hivos & ISS
Subject: Social and Political Change
Title: Seizing and stretching participatory space : civil society participation in Tanzania's policy processes