Substantive Participation: A Model of Public Participation that Works for Citizens and Administrators

Allison H. Turner

International Journal of Public Administration, 2014, vol. 37, issue 12, 885-894

Abstract: Decision-makers and affected parties engaged in solving contemporary governmental problems are recognizing that traditional decision-making strategies are insufficient. A participatory democracy approach to public participation has been offered as a potential solution to these problems; however, a more sophisticated understanding of this approach is needed. This study defines a more substantive brand of public participation, identifies barriers to its implementation, and provides recommendations for implementation. Models of substantive participation should empower and educate all stakeholders, reeducate public administrators, and establish new administrative structures and processes. These objectives as well as a discussion of particular barriers to substantive participation are outlined.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2014.928314

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