"Uses reports from World Bank analysts and Brazilian consultants to review environmental impact of World Bank-financed projects in Brazilian cities of São Francisco, Carajás, Polonoroeste, and Procop. Concludes with section on lessons learned from past experiences and recommendations regarding...

This article examines the use and dissemination of the concept of participation in environmental and development policies, focusing on implementation of local councils in Brazil - especially those linked to socio-environmental issues. The hypothesis advanced here is that the current use of the...