Contents

pp iii-iii

List of tables and figures

pp iv-iv

Acknowledgements

pp v-vi

Introduction

pp 1-22

Part One - Participation in theory

pp 23-24

one - Participation: an iron hand in a velvet glove

pp 25-50

two - Poverty reduction: discourse or a commitment to change?

pp 51-80

three - Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers: another brick in the wall

pp 81-110

Part Two - Participation in practice

pp 111-112

four - Participation: the evidence

pp 113-142

five - Is a comprador class being created?

pp 143-166

six - Think local, act local

pp 167-196

seven - Conclusion

pp 197-214

References

pp 215-242

Index

pp 243-250