Participation.net

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Last updated:

22/05/07

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Summary/Overview:

Participation.net is a site with a global view on participation, focusing particularly on development, citizenship, governance and rights. The site is well-designed and simple to use. Its main feature is a large, easy to use searchable resource bank. It also provides access to events guides, as well as topic guides, links to newsletters and to other organisations.

The site provides a good, brief introduction to current thinking around participation, citizenship, rights and learning in a development context.

Up to date information is featured in the ‘what’s new’ section – allowing users to see a useful quick overview of new articles and resources.

Website address:

http://www.pnet.ids.ac.uk

Organisation:

Based at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex Partners involved- (Eldis, LogoLink, Citizenship DRC, Participation Resource Centre)

Type of site:

Gateway to other information

Services Offered:

Search, News

Policy Area:

Education, Democratic / Electoral Renewal, Crime & Justice, Environment, Planning & Transport, Neighbourhoods, International Development, Voluntary, Health & Well-being, Science / Technology, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality, Culture & Sport, Rural, General

Direct User:

Practitioner, Policy Maker

Direct User - Specialist Groups:

Not Specialist

Target Audience/Intended Participants:

General