"Public participation, also known as citizen participation or public involvement, is the inclusion of the public in the activities of any organization or project. Public participation ...
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is similar to but more inclusive than stakeholder engagement.
Generally public participation seeks and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision. This can be in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, companies or any other entities that affect public interests. The principle of public participation holds that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process. Public participation implies that the public´s contribution will influence the decision." - (en.wikipedia.org 05.12.2019)
