Community participation in development planning: Implementation and strategies at local level : A case study in Bima City, Indonesia : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Planning at Lincoln University

Abstract

The development planning paradigm shifts with the dynamic needs of the community as actors and beneficiaries. The concept of participatory planning has been increasingly applied in both developed and developing countries as a way of responding to these dynamics. However, in practice, it is not easy to integrate theory around participatory planning with specific aspects of the region and its inhabitants. Conceptual frameworks thus require a degree of flexibly to suit the varied regulatory environments of different countries and the political interests that influence community engagement. My research focuses on a case study of Bima City in Indonesia where a serious flood event provided a catalyst for a shift from top-down to more participatory planning approaches. This research will discuss several important aspects of the planning process that shaped this transition.