Pathways towards Citizen Participation: Insights on Community Planning in Cambodian Cities

Abstract

Recently, an approach that has gained more widespread use is citizen engagement in deliberation (Mathews and McAfee, 2002).Community deliberation is seen to build on traditional models of public participation by advancing a richer form of citizen involvement in governance processes (Lukensmeyer, 2003).In order to provide some insights into community planning, this paper runs through the following themes: What does community deliberation produce and does this product make communities more effective?And To what extent can deliberation play a role in planning for participation in community planning in Cambodia?In answering these questions, I will first look at the concept of deliberation.Then, I will review some theories of community participation in developed countries; and juxtapose these with theories and practices of community participation in Cambodia to understand the central issues and dilemmas in planning for participation in community planning.A conclusion, including suggestions and recommendations for future planning for community development, is then drawn.

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