| Old Dominant Paradigm | Participatory Development |
|---|---|
| 1. One-size-fits-all | 1. Bespoke, localized |
| 2. “We know better” | 2. Voluntary participation, voices heard, natives consulted |
| 3. Impose | 3. Participate |
| 4. One Way Communication | 4. Two Way Communication |
| 5. Centralized | 5. Decentralized; power is shared |
| 6. Top Down Communication | 6. Horizontal Communication |
| 7. Mostly Economic and Socio-Political | 7. Encompasses a large variety of areas |