Governance and Participation

Decision-Making Structures

Community involvement varies:

Top-Down Models

• National/regional decisions imposed
• Local input minimal
• Economic priorities dominate
• Resident needs secondary

Participatory Approaches

• Community consultation requirements
• Resident representation
• Benefit-sharing agreements
• Local veto powers

Power Dynamics

Tourism governance reveals tensions:

Stakeholder Conflicts

• Business versus resident interests
• Newcomer versus old-timer perspectives
• Tourist sector versus other industries
• Present needs versus future sustainability

City councilor Philippe navigates tensions: "Hotel owners want more promotion, residents want less tourists. Shop owners want longer hours, neighbors want quiet nights. There's no perfect balance, only constant negotiation."