Comparing motivations for community participation in Orange Farm and Sandton
Date
1997
Authors
Padiachee, Mickey Viesna
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Abstract
Legislation provided the broad framework for participation. The constitutional
mandate of local government is to ensure basic service is delivered to the
people. To achieve this, local government is obligated to involve communities
in its attempts at local governance.
The framework for participation was laid, but the vehicles for participation
were clearly defined. The community has different reasons for participating.
The different levels of participation were highlighted. The concept of
governance, as opposed to government, was also defined in the research in
an attempt to find a clearer definition of participation. The research also
provided insight into the difference between consultation, participation and
effective participation.
The research outlines the difference between consultation, participation and
effective participation.
It was confirmed that a partnership between government and civil society
needs to be established in order to achieve the broad developmental
objectives of both the community and government.
Description
A research report submitted to the
Faculty of Management,
University of the Witwatersrand,
in partial fulfilment of requirements
for the degree of Master of Management
Keywords
Local government -- South Africa -- Citizen participation., Community development -- South Africa.