Review:
Citizen Participation
overall review score: 4.5
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score is between 0 and 5
Citizen participation refers to the engagement of individuals in the decision-making processes and activities that affect their lives and communities.
Key Features
- Increased transparency in governance
- Empowerment of citizens
- Enhanced accountability of institutions
- Promotion of civic engagement
- Strengthening of democracy
Pros
- Empowers citizens to have a voice in decisions that affect them
- Strengthens democracy by promoting inclusivity and diversity
- Increases accountability of institutions to the public
- Promotes civic engagement and active citizenship
Cons
- Can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
- May lead to conflicts or disagreements among participants
- Not all citizens may have equal access or opportunity to participate