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Governance: Sound Development Management : Promoting the elements of good governance in Bank operations

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Participatory development processes

Participation is necessary for governments to make informed choices in respect of people’s needs, while allowing social groups to protect their rights. The Bank could help expand participation in several ways, such as through (i) participation in projects, (ii) the public sector/private sector interface, (iii) decentralization of economic functions (empowerment of local government), and (iv) cooperation with NGOs.

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