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What is a significant difference between various types of participation mentioned in the PLA approach?

ASome types allow for people to passively listen to experts

BAll types allow people to shape decisions equally

CNot all types of participation allow people to actively and influentially shape decisions

DParticipation is always restricted to economic aspects of planning

Answer:

C. Not all types of participation allow people to actively and influentially shape decisions

Read Explanation:

Not all types of participation enable people to actively and influentially shape decisions. Some forms of participation may be more passive, where people’s opinions are noted but do not directly impact decision-making, which is in contrast to the participatory ideals of PLA.


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