2.5. Implementation of participatory techniques Implementation starts once stakeholders are identified, characterized
and structured, participation level attributed and participation techniques decided. Adherence to the principles in Section
1, such as the early involvement of the stakeholders and the establishment of clear rules, is essential for a successful participation process. This implies that the project management clearly understands each step of the proposed participatory process, especially the participatory techniques. In order to motivate the stakeholders to remain active in the process until the end, an adequate information and publicity about the techniques is useful. An inappropriate implementation can lead to stakeholder’s mistrust and frustration, and as consequence, a failure of the process.