WHAT HAS BEEN LEARNED
As countries adopt democratic processes, they also learn to involve key interested parties in important policy dialogue.Participatory processes provide opportunities and mechanisms for discussing, formulating and debating policy reform and, as noted, permit policy managers to adapt and respond to opportunities and obstacles to reform and capacity building. Reforms emerging from this process maybe perceived as more legitimate by all interested parties, thus enhancing the prospects for successful implementation.Consensus building at each stage always involves individuals and groups with different motivations, visions, and expectations about policy reform.