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New mechanisms of participation in extractive governance: between technologies of governance and resistance work

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  • Esben Leifsen
  • Maria-Therese Gustafsson
  • Maria A. Guzmán-Gallegos
  • Almut Schilling-Vacaflor

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In this special issue, the focus is on the dynamics and use of participatory mechanisms related to the rapid expansion of the extractive industries worldwide and the ways it increasingly affects sensitive natural environments populated by indigenous and other marginalised populations. We offer an empirically grounded and theoretically innovative comparative analysis of practices that aim to enhance participation, negotiation and influence as a response to the expansion of extractive industries. On the one hand, we question the assumption often presented in scholarly debates that participatory processes will contribute to making environmental governance not only more legitimate and effective, but will also lead to the empowerment of marginalised social groups. On the other, we draw on our empirical studies and insights to indicate ways local groups and their allies try to gain ownership and influence decision-making through a range of related participatory mechanisms, ranging from state-led or corporation-led processes like prior consultation and FPIC, compensation practices, participatory planning exercises and the participation in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) to community-led consultations, or community-based or controlled FPIC and impact assessment processes and struggles for community-based governance of natural resource uses.

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  • Esben Leifsen & Maria-Therese Gustafsson & Maria A. Guzmán-Gallegos & Almut Schilling-Vacaflor, 2017. "New mechanisms of participation in extractive governance: between technologies of governance and resistance work," Third World Quarterly, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(5), pages 1043-1057, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ctwqxx:v:38:y:2017:i:5:p:1043-1057
    DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2017.1302329
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    1. Schilling-Vacaflor, Almut & Flemmer, Riccarda & Hujber, Anna, 2018. "Contesting the hydrocarbon frontiers: State depoliticizing practices and local responses in Peru," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 108(C), pages 74-85.
    2. Gustafsson, Maria-Therese & Scurrah, Martin, 2019. "Strengthening subnational institutions for sustainable development in resource-rich states: Decentralized land-use planning in Peru," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 119(C), pages 133-144.
    3. Merino, Roger, 2018. "Re-politicizing participation or reframing environmental governance? Beyond indigenous’ prior consultation and citizen participation," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 111(C), pages 75-83.
    4. Larson, Anne M. & Sarmiento Barletti, Juan Pablo & Heise Vigil, Nicole, 2022. "A place at the table is not enough: Accountability for Indigenous Peoples and local communities in multi-stakeholder platforms," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 155(C).
    5. Israel Solorio & Jorge Guzmán & Ixchel Guzmán, 2023. "Participatory decision-making in the policy integration process: indigenous consultation and sustainable development in Mexico," Policy Sciences, Springer;Society of Policy Sciences, vol. 56(1), pages 115-140, March.

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