Transforming Bureaucracies: Institutionalising Participation and People Centred Processes in Natural Resource Management: An Annotated Bibliography (original) (raw)

This annotated bibliography serves as a collaborative compilation aimed at examining the integration of participatory methodologies into large-scale public bureaucracies for effective natural resource management. It explores how these approaches have historically benefitted local communities, enhancing service delivery and development outcomes. The bibliography questions how bureaucracies can effectively facilitate authentic participatory processes, emphasizing the need for systemic changes that empower diverse stakeholders, promote decentralized decision-making, and lead to meaningful inclusion of local voices in resource management.