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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
03/09/2010