A participatory process or approach seeks to engage all stakeholders in guiding and shaping their own development. This approach or process, over time, secures a lasting commitment and strong sense of ownership.

Encouraging and using participatory processes has been one of DPRA's primary activities in Canada and internationally for over 20 years. Our international participatory process activities include working with local officials in the design, development and delivery of projects; collaboration with local institutions/NGOs in environmental and socio-economic impact assessments; developing multi-stakeholder consultations regarding proposed development projects and environmental policy; and designing public consultation programs.

Our Strengths

  • DPRA stresses a collaborative approach based on mutual learning. Having worked in several projects in developing countries, we realize that the most useful and rewarding approach to the consulting assignment is the opportunity for mutual learning. We emphasize transfer of skills to local counterparts and in turn expect to learn about the local technologies and approaches of development.
  • DPRA emphasizes the principles of community participation and women's development in all phases of projects. Our Team members are leaders in designing and implementing public consultation programs. To enhance our commitment and sensitivity to women's issues, we always include women professionals in the senior levels of our project team and our partners.

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