This book is the result of collaboration between King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI), Thailand and Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA)

Part I : Participatory Process, Platform, and Practices in Thailand -- Public Participation in the Local Public Policy Process : From Legal Mechanisms to Innovative and Meaningful Public Participation / Woothisarn Tanchai, Orathai Kokpol and Wilawan Hongnakorn -- Public Participation in the Public Policy Process in Thailand / Thawilwadee Bureekul -- Public Consultation : International Experience and Implementation in Thailand / Stithorn Thananithichot -- Public Participation : Citizen' Initiative and Referendum / Pattama Subkhampang -- Part II : Participatiory Process, Platform, and Practices in Vietnam -- Public Participation in Policy and Law Making Process in Vietnam / Pham The Luc -- Public Participation in Public Policy Process at Local Level in Vietnam Nowadays / Trinh Thi Xuyen -- The People's Partcipation in the Process of Law Making : A Human Rights-Based Approach / Hong, VAn Nghia and Le Thi Thu Mai -- The People's Participation in the Community Consultation Process Based on the Constitution / Le Van Chien -- Realizing the Vietnam Fatherland Front's Social Criticism Role towards the Government's Policies / Luu Van Quang -- Strengthening Adminisstrative Reform in Vietnam in the Context of International Integration / Nguyen Thi Hong Van.