It is often claimed that participation empowers local actors and that an inclusive decision-making process is crucial … how those rules may impact the actual level of participation by local actors. In a comparative case study, the rules … selected Tambon Administrative Organisations (TAO) which are either known for success in achieving participation or ranked as …

: institutional properties of empowerment models, citizen participation, and responses of service providers and public officials … allow opportunities for citizen participation, enforce the rule of law, and ensure inclusive access to services. …