Dinbabo, Mulugeta F.Dyum, Thami2021-02-192024-05-032021-02-192024-05-032020https://hdl.handle.net/10566/13006Magister Artium (Development Studies) - MA(DVS)This study analyses public participation in the formulation of the Integrated Development Planning in the Beaufort West Municipality. The aim of the study is to examine the nature and extent of public involvement in the formulation of the IDP document through the lens of legislative mandatory processes and public views. It looked at the extent to which the public’s view was considered and also focused on the quality of this engagement with citizens.enBeaufort West municipalityCommunityIntegrated development plan (IDP)GovernanceCooperative developmentUniversity of Western Cape