4.6. Cost-effectiveness

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define outcome-based criteria in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how we measure success.

2. 2.

   List one benefit of early community engagement.

   Hint

   Consider why input is essential in processes.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of outcome-based criteria?

   • To ensure process adherence
   • To obtain effective results
   • To evaluate participant satisfaction

   Hint

   Think about what measures success in participation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Fairness in public participation means everyone must have an equal voice.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Look at how decisions might favor some over others.

5. 5.

   Design a community engagement process for a new local project. Include stages from initiation to evaluation, ensuring representation and capacity building.

   Hint

   Think about who should be involved at each stage.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a recent public project in your community and identify how effective it was in meeting outcome-based criteria. Discuss areas for improvement.

   Hint

   Consider both successes and shortcomings in the project.