Please note the Participation.net project is now closed. The Participation Resource Centre is now part of the participatorymethods.org site where a wealth of information about participatory approaches to development can be found. Eldis and the DRC archives are still accessible via the links below.
Participation.net is a global, online space for sharing ideas about the participation of people in development, citizenship, governance and rights. We welcome researchers, practitioners, activists, educators, policymakers and others from around the world to exchange diverse views and resources. It is committed to giving voice to innovative ideas and views that will help to strengthen the involvement of marginalised people in decision-making, and to improve the performance and accountability of key institutions.
Participation.net is a joint initiative of four partners:
- Citizenship DRC – the Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability
- LogoLink – the Learning Initiative on Citizen Participation and Local Governance
- Participation Resource Centre at IDS, a leading collection of materials on participatory methodology
- Eldis – the gateway to development information
Participation.net aims to provide overviews of key trends and debates, leading to further detail and resources. A series of Topic Guides will brief you on major issues and link you to selected materials, and serve as a platform for greater debate and exchange. It also provides access to many resources, including bibliographic abstracts, online documents and organisations, as well as discussion lists and current events.