"A benign military dictator is no substitute for a participatory democratic process," he said.

The time is right to make reform happen, and to do so through an open, public, and participatory process.

Hence, any participatory process is potentially important for the rule system governing the activities.

I think we need a little bit more transparent and participatory process than that.

Through this participatory process participants are encouraged to change mind set and attitude to think from a long-term perspective.

The principles were developed during an intensive two-year participatory process.

He called the proposal "a political compromise, not a plan that emerged from a participatory process."

However, the Department's leaders are committed to helping the public better understand its actions through a more transparent and participatory process whenever possible.

It recognises the need for a participatory process and grassroots opinion.

It has to be a participatory process, but not necessarily a democratic one.