... literal sense and within the context of the question, what forms does it take, and why? The D.P.L.G. of South Africa (Department of Provincial and Local Government) defines public participation as a principle and approach that includes members of the public in the making of decisions and choices that concern them. The organisation known as M.A.P.P. (Mobilization for Action through Planning and Partnerships) tells us that public participation is the involvement of citizens in governmental decision-making processes. Participation ranges from being given notice of public hearings to being actively included in decisions that affect communities. Perhaps the most wide, abrupt and idealistic meaning of public participation was provided by the Californian organisation going by the name of H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Peninsula's Environment), they said public participation is the opposite of a tyranny, where the public interest realises the right to a fair process and the right to a fair decision. Within the context ...

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