Drawing on the positive aspects of the Asian way suggests the possibility of more inclusive decision-making in the institutions of global governance.
It was a strikingly inclusive decision that both apologized for the past and, looking to the future, anchored the gay-rights claim at issue in the case firmly in the tradition of human rights at the broadest level.
The administration has, so far, indicated its appreciation for this approach and in June 3 testimony to the House Agriculture Committee pledged to move beyond the all-or-nothing ideas of competing interests toward intelligent, collaborative planning, smart, scientific-based management and inclusive decision-making.
This article points at the contradictions in Dutch-style inclusive decision-making.
By encouraging hybrid knowledge co-production in management decisions, the decision-making frame can be broadened to include herders for more inclusive decision-making.
For example, active, democratic, and inclusive decision-making are shown to lead to more informed decisions and, presumably, more sustainable use systems.
Water problems, it is assumed, are better tackled by more inclusive decision-making processes, while more integrated regional land-use planning is explored to accommodate multiple interests.
The findings suggest that a significant shift in culture will be necessary for local authorities to realise the potential of more inclusive decision processes.
Centered on the basic tenet that restoration initiatives will be more successful when trust is built among stakeholders, the challenges and opportunities for community engagement are discussed, including the importance of inclusive decision making, community immersion, and fostering local leadership.
