Swatuk, Larry. AHara, Mafaniso MDube, Dumisani Hendry2021-02-092024-05-032021-02-092024-05-032002https://hdl.handle.net/10566/13116Magister Philosophiae - MPhilFor generations, participation has been a mainstay of academic writing and teaching. By the 1970's, the policy statements of the major international donors and implementing agencies all emphasize the importance of participation (Dudley, 1993). It is time to stop simply reiterating the cry for community participation and prolonged argument about definitions of participation - related concepts. That was yesterday's battle. Certainly, despite all the rhetoric, participation often does not happen.enZimbabweWater reformsIntegrated water resources management systemGender inequalitiesUniversity of the Western Cape