Giving voice: instigating debate on issues of citizenship, participation, and accountability
Ayedime Kafewo, Samuel
Ayedime Kafewo, Samuel
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2009-06-01
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10
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While there is a near unanimity on the need for participation, there is as yet no such agreement on the type and degree of participation to be adopted in projects. One thing that has never been doubted is the fact that local people have not been accorded their rightful recognition and respect by most intervention agencies, hence the failure of some projects. So, how does a project that seeks to address issues of citizenship, participation, and accountability using a variety of participatory methodologies fare, especially against the backdrop of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and politically complex society like Nigeria? This paper examines the use of these methodologies, highlighting issues drawn out, and the successes and limitations of the findings for future research. Effective as the methods appeared to be, there were many questions and issues unanswered beyond the immediate mandate of the project, which beg for attention in order for the communities to move towards genuine development and stop open display of sometimes misplaced aggression.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
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Development in Practice
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Citizens' Media and Communication
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19
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4 & 5
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0961-4524
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1364-9213