Question

What does the principle of equity in participatory planning aim to address?

• A. The dominance of powerful stakeholders in the planning process
• B. Ensuring that only economically strong groups benefit from planning
• C. Addressing power imbalances and ensuring disadvantaged groups can contribute and benefit equally
• D. Ignoring the needs of underrepresented groups to speed up the planning process

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Addressing power imbalances and ensuring disadvantaged groups can contribute and benefit equally

The principle of equity in participatory planning seeks to address power imbalances by ensuring that all participants, particularly disadvantaged or less privileged groups, have equal opportunities to contribute to and benefit from the planning process.