The study of public participation in Cato Minor during and between elections, 2018-2019
Based on:
Master's Thesis (2020)
The study was made to look at how the people of Cato Minor viewed public participation, if they were aware of it and if they knew what it was about.
Brief by:
I wanted to examine some of the realities that the residents of Cato minor are subjected to, with regards to the participation experiences during and in between elections, because there’s often this notion that people protest just because they are drawn to violence.
I wanted to understand the reasons why the residents of Cato Minor resort to protest. I also just wanted to contribute to the body of knowledge by highlighting some of the realities that the residents of Cato Minor are subjected to and that led them to protest.
Key findings
The residents are aware of other forms of participation, but that they resorted to protest because these other formal channels didn't work for them and because they knew that protest actually works better.
Some residents still use these formal channels, but a lot resort to protest.
Proposed action
Listen to what people have to say
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Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Antoine Germain for preparation assistance
We would like to extend a special thank you to Antoine Germain, for their invaluable contribution in assisting the preparation of this research summary.
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The study of public participation in Cato Minor during and between elections, 2018-2019
Cite this brief: Khumalo, Hleliwe. 'The study of public participation in Cato Minor during and between elections, 2018-2019'. Acume. https://www.acume.org/r/the-study-of-public-participation-in-cato-minor-during-and-between-elections-2018-2019/
Brief created by: Hleliwe Khumalo | Year brief made: 2022
Original research:
- Khumalo, H., The study of public participation in Cato Minor during and between elections, 2018-2019. –
Research brief:
The study was made to look at how the people of Cato Minor viewed public participation, if they were aware of it and if they knew what it was about.
I wanted to examine some of the realities that the residents of Cato minor are subjected to, with regards to the participation experiences during and in between elections, because there’s often this notion that people protest just because they are drawn to violence.
I wanted to understand the reasons why the residents of Cato Minor resort to protest. I also just wanted to contribute to the body of knowledge by highlighting some of the realities that the residents of Cato Minor are subjected to and that led them to protest.
Findings:
The residents are aware of other forms of participation, but that they resorted to protest because these other formal channels didn’t work for them and because they knew that protest actually works better.
Some residents still use these formal channels, but a lot resort to protest.
Advice:
Listen to what people have to say
- For the longest time, NGOs and researchers would come in with this mentality of saviours who provide solutions, but they also need to be attentive to the communities, what their members say, what they want, the challenges they face… So, approach research and development from a more bottom-up perspective.