Diana Mitlin|John H. Thompson
Participatory approaches in urban areas: strengthening civil society or reinforcing the status quo?
Center for Global Development|International Institute for Environment and Development|International Institute for Environment and Development
paper examines current experiences use participatory methodologies lowincome urban communities outlines nature development participatory approaches describes experiences prospects problems related use urban context three case examples uk sri lanka india south africa demonstrate innovative approaches used different agencies strengthen support activities community based organizations finally paper concludes number broad questions future application participatory approaches lowincome urban communities