01582pab a2200181 454500008004000000100002000040245004600060260000900106300001600115362000800131520104600139650002601185773005101211908000601262909001001268999001701278952010501295180718b2007   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aCallahan, Kathe  aCitizen participation: models and methods  c2007  ap.1179-196.  aSep  aThe belief that individuals should be given a voice in their governance appeals to our democratic ideals and in fact has long been identified internationally as one of the unique aspects of the United States. While there appears to be universal agreement that the involvement of citizens in the decision making process of government is a good idea, there is little agreement as to the best way to achieve meaningful involvement. There are many ways to consult with the public and get a sense of what they see as problems and opportunities; it is quite another thing to actively engage citizens in the decision-making process. This paper explores the challenges and dilemmas associated with direct citizen participation, reflects on the various models of citizen-government interactions and makes recommendations for moving beyond conventional participation. While the benefits of including citizens in the deliberative process are widely recognized, citizen participation is not routinely sought in the decision making process. - Reproduced.  aWorkers participation  aInternational Journal of Public Administration  aN  a76091  c76091d76091  00104070aIIPAbIIPAd2018-07-19hVolume no: 30, Issue no: 11pAR76551r2018-07-19w2018-07-19yAR