Community Participation in Local Governance
Strengthening Democratic Decision-Making
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https://doi.org/10.64591/6axgjh59Keywords:
Community Participation, Local Governance, Democratic Decision-MakingAbstract
Community participation is essential to effective local governance as it promotes transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making. Active civic engagement enables citizens to collaborate with government institutions in addressing community needs, resulting in more responsive public policies and stronger democratic governance. Strengthening participatory mechanisms, civic education, and digital engagement fosters trust, social inclusion, and sustainable community development.
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