Objectives
To explore how marginalized groups raise voice in the institutional spaces of local governance and what impact such voice has on governance, including local governance systems which came into place in rural and urban areas through constitutional amendments of the early 1990s.
Geographical spread
Cases where voice manifestation had resulted in success were selected.
Key areas/components
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Four categories of marginalized groups were identified; women, dalits, tribals, and youth.
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Cases where voice manifestation had resulted in success were selected.
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A variety of issues – service delivery, corruption, land rights, issues of dignity of occupation, etc – were selected.
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Data collection methods used included focus group discussion with the protagonists who raised voice, individual interviews with those who played leadership roles, and interviews with the facilitating civil society actors
Key outputs
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Identification of the factors that contribute to the context in which voice manifestation takes place.
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How voices manifest/identification of communication mechanisms.
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Conditions which support voice manifestation.
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Conclusions about the impact of marginalized voices on governance were drawn based on the empirical insights and discussions.
Year/period
February 2008
