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Figure 3.7. CC Methodology as a Cycle.

The CC methodology is cyclical and aligns with other similar developmental program

models that cycle. This continuum, as well as the steps involved in CCs are represented in Figure

1 requires trained facilitators to initiate community settings that welcome and encourage public

participation, invite and employ a series of tools for structuring dialogue, analysis and response.

When CCs are correctly facilitated, the social issues under consideration may be presented in a

continuum, allowing for elected officials and development actors to discern short, mid and long

term priorities and for communities to tackle increasingly complex (multi-dimensional) issues.

This makes CC highly suitable for citizen participation in governance. These detailed steps are not

outlined in this dissertation, but resources and references are provided for in the index.

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