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Project Code [2007-PhD-SD-1]

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Project title

Participatory Governance A Best Practice Model for Effective and Inclusive Decision-Making in Wind Energy Development in Ireland

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

Michael O'Cinneide

Project Abstract

The rapid expansion of the Irish economy has placed unprecedented pressure on the environmentand the regulatory institutional framework. Public support is paramount to the successful integrationof environmental policy with the development agenda. This research project will investigate publicparticipation in environmental decision-making in Ireland. Drawing extensively on Dutch watermanagement governance practices and Danish wind energy development mechanisms, the projectwill formulate a best practice model of participatory governance for local development, withspecific reference to the exploitation of wind energy resources, in Ireland. It seeks to enhance theefficacy of planning processes through the creation of mechanisms that support and facilitate strongparticipatory democracy.

Grant Approved

�79,953.00

Research Hub

Sustainability

Research Theme

Socio-Economic Considerations

Start Date

03/09/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

03/09/2010