The right to participation of people living in poverty 2013, para. 71
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From a human rights perspective, participation must be premised on empowerment as the ultimate goal. Thus, participation should not be extractive or instrumental, but instead aimed at building the capacity, social capital, confidence, rights awareness and knowledge of people living in poverty.
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights