Public Participation in Policymaking

Evans, John; Davies, Ceri; Mutibwa, Daniel H.

Abstract

Involving the public in local government decisions fosters democratic participation and ensures that citizens influence policies that affect their lives.

This document by John Evans and Ceri Davies (National Centre for Social Research) and Daniel H. Mutibwa (University of Nottingham), sets out how public participation can take place, its strengths and challenges, and its application to policy issues relating to fiscal devolution.

Citation

Evans, J., Davies, C., & Mutibwa, D. H. (2025). Public Participation in Policymaking. Economics and Social Science Research Council and MHCLG

• Report Type: Policy Document
• Publication Date: Jan 15, 2025
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 18, 2025
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/45407456
• Publisher URL: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/city-region-economic-development-institute/publications/2025/public-participation-in-policymaking
• Other Repo URL: https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/files/256168144/Public_Participation_Review_-_Jan_2025.pdf