This book talks about participation, from the first to the last page. And that is its strength, for participation is a road leading to democracy. The true participation it talks about does not rely on hours of compulsory labor or imposed levies; there is nothing forced about it. Rather, it is a...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Authors and Task Team -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Introduction -- PART I: LESSONS FROM THE FIELD -- 1. Facets of Participation -- 2. Case Summaries -- 3. Organizing Participation: The Project Level -- 4. Focusing on Process:...

"Localities in developed countries often restrict construction and population growth through regulations governing land usage, lot sizes, building heights, and frontage requirements. In developing countries, such policies are less effective because of the existence of unregulated, informal...