A positive notion of power for citizen voice and state accountability

Keren Winterford

Development in Practice, 2016, vol. 26, issue 6, 696-705

Abstract: This article explores the notion of power within citizen–state relations. A positive notion of power is presented as an addition to evolving development discourse which has predominantly defined power as a finite resource transferred from state to citizen in a process of ‘‘changing the balance of power’’. A positive notion of power is concerned with maximising and connecting citizen power and affirming state power, for synergistic change. The article draws on development discourse and practical examples to outline a positive notion of power, prioritising relational dialogue and joint citizen state action for development outcomes.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2016.1195793

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