4.2. Transparency and Accountability

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does early community engagement involve?

   Hint

   Think about the beginning of a project.

2. 2.

   Define the term 'mutual trust'.

   Hint

   It’s about relationships among people.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of early community engagement?

   • To delay projects
   • To highlight existing issues
   • To reduce costs

   Hint

   Think: what comes first in action planning?

4. 4.

   True or False: Accountability means stakeholders are not responsible for their roles.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what accountability means in any setting.

5. 5.

   Consider a community project that failed to incorporate marginalized voices. Discuss its consequences and propose a strategy to improve future engagements.

   Hint

   Think about the power dynamics involved.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where transparency was lacking during a public project. What were the outcomes, and how could better communication have changed the result?

   Hint

   Consider the role of clear communication throughout the project.