Does participatory governance matter? Exploring the nature and impact of participatory reforms

This publication presents conclusions from a May 2011 workshop on the impact of participatory governance on the lives of citizens, the organisation of civil society, the contours of state reform, and most broadly, the quality of democracy. It offers case studies, policy recommendations, and a new research agenda in an effort to reshape understanding of the role participatory institutions can play in improving democracies and public life.