Question

Which of the following actions best reflects the application of the empowerment principle in participatory planning?

• A. Providing participants with technical resources and tools to understand the planning process
• B. Allowing participants to give input but ignoring their suggestions
• C. Restricting decision-making to planners only
• D. Limiting community involvement to non-technical aspects of planning

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Providing participants with technical resources and tools to understand the planning process

Empowerment in participatory planning involves providing participants with the necessary resources, knowledge, and tools to understand the planning process and contribute meaningfully. This may include capacity-building workshops to help stakeholders understand technical aspects of a project.