1.3. User-Based Approach to Participation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define the user-based approach in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about who should have the say in participation methods.

2. 2.

   List one benefit of community-defined participation.

   Hint

   How does it affect the community's involvement?

3. 3.

   What does the user-based approach prioritize?

   • Outsider definitions
   • Community input
   • Government mandates

   Hint

   Think about who leads the conversation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Traditional methods of participation always include community voices.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how definitions are typically set.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the success of a participatory project where community voices were not considered. What were the outcomes?

   Hint

   Reflect on examples of such failings.

6. 6.

   Design a participatory process for a community facing both floods and droughts. Include steps for community engagement.

   Hint

   Think about direct strategies to involve community members.