Speaking Out: Case studies on how poor people influence decision-making

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Speaking Out: Case studies on how poor people influence decision-making

Published by Oxfam GB and Practical Action Publishing, November 2009, edited by Nikki van der Gaag & Jo Rowlands

This book was written in relation to Oxfam Great-Britain’s global programme of work on “the right to be heard” and provides case studies on how the right to be heard can strengthen poor people’s participation in public policy formulation and in holding decision-makers accountable. It addresses issues such as legal identities, citizenship, personal and collective power, transparency, accountability and responsiveness. The book can be found here.