Question

How does consensus-building benefit the participatory planning process?

• A. By ensuring that disagreements are suppressed
• B. By fostering cooperation and finding solutions that everyone supports
• C. By allowing only a few voices to dominate the process
• D. By promoting rapid decision-making without discussion

Answer 1

Answer:

B. By fostering cooperation and finding solutions that everyone supports

Consensus-building benefits participatory planning by fostering cooperation and finding solutions that all stakeholders can support, even in the presence of diverse perspectives. It helps create a sense of ownership and shared responsibility for the planning outcomes.