5.1. Public Participation in Mumbai

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is public participation?

   Hint

   Think about how communities can influence projects.

2. 2.

   Name one component of effective public participation.

   Hint

   What helps guide community expectations in projects?

3. 3.

   What focuses on expected results from public participation?

   • Stakeholder representation
   • Outcome-based criteria
   • Facilitation

   Hint

   Think about the essence of public participation goals.

4. 4.

   True or False: Community engagement should only occur at the end of a project.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider when stakeholders should be involved.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of lack of stakeholder representation in a public participation process. How could it affect the project's outcome?

   Hint

   Consider which voices might be silenced in such a process.

6. 6.

   Devise a framework for a hypothetical public participation initiative in an urban redevelopment project. Include at least three key components.

   Hint

   Think about building trust and shared objectives.