In a public participation process, clarity on the purpose of
the process is important since it helps in dealing with the gap
between the expectation of participants and the actual
opportunities that the process provides [15]. Proper
clarification of the objectives of the process could assist
organizers of the process in attracting participants that have
the same interest. This helps in reducing the gap between
expectation and what the processes can deliver since
participants become aware of both [11]. When participants
were asked if the purpose of the forum was made known to
them and if their purpose for joining was been met, the major
responses where