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What is meant by the 'tyranny' of participation? Do you agree with this description? Matthew Kinghan Since the early 1980's participatory methods of development have become increasingly prevalent, replacing what has been widely conceived as ineffective technocratic top down forms. However, it appears that participation is not without its dangers. Cooke and Kothari in 'Participation: The New Tyranny' (2001) bring together a collection of critical reflections both from within and outside of the development field. While there has been widespread discussion of the dangers of participation malpractice from those engaged in the field, Cooke and Kothari also draw out some deeper theoretical and conceptual criticisms of participation. One of the core themes is how the empowerment that participation is supposed to provide for its beneficiaries may be seen as contradictory when deeper understandings of power are taken into account, the 'tyranny' of participation being the misuse of power. I intend...

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