__________ requires that the planning process include people who will be affected by the resulting plans and/or will be asked to help implement them.

A) Scenario planning
B) Strategic planning
C) Participatory planning
D) Contingency planning
E) Benchmarking

Participatory Planning

A planning approach that involves stakeholders, especially those affected by decisions, in the decision-making process to ensure inclusivity and relevance.

Affected By

Influenced or changed by something; the state of being impacted by external factors or conditions.

Implement

To put into action or execute a plan, decision, or tool, especially in a practical context.