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The framework aims to guide local urban governments in South Africa in assessing and improving their participatory processes.

May 25, 2026Open Access

A preliminary framework for assessing participation in local urban governments in South Africa: Cities Support Programme

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The framework aims to guide local urban governments in South Africa in assessing and improving their participatory processes.
Developed as a working document to support local governments
Includes guiding questions for assessing participatory tools and methods
Focuses on enhancing understanding of participation dynamics
Identifies key issues affecting the quality of participation
Recommends strategies for improving participatory initiatives
Provides a foundation for assessing local government structures and processes

Abstract

This framework constitutes a working document to guide local urban government in South Africa to assess and improve their participatory processes, structures and initiatives. It aims to: enhance the depth of understanding of participation indicate key issues that impact the quality and effectiveness of participation recommend guiding questions to consider in the selection, design and assessment of participatory tools, methods and/or initiatives

A preliminary framework for assessing participation in local urban governments in South Africa: Cities Support Programme

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