Ute Kelly

Ute Kelly (formerly Bühler) "is interested in the theory and practice of participation, deliberation and dialogue. Within this broad field, she has a particular interest in the potential of participatory/deliberative approaches in situations of conflict, diversity and inequality, and in the roles of both reason and emotion in shaping people's engagement with each other. Her reflections on these issues attempt to link the relevant theoretical literature with an exploration of the challenges faced by practitioners, both at the 'micro-level' of what actually happens in particular instances of participation and dialogue and in relation to larger social and political contexts.

"Ute was on family responsibility leave to be with her two young sons from July 2005 to July 2007, and has now returned to work on a part-time basis. Within the International Centre for Participation Studies, she is planning to further develop research and teaching in the area of deliberation and dialogue around difficult issues and radical disagreements."

Selected Publications

 * Ute Bühler, "Participation ‘with Justice and Dignity’: Beyond ‘the New Tyranny’", Peace, Conflict and Development, Issue One, June 2002.
 * Ute Kelly, ‘Confrontations with power: Moving beyond ‘the tyranny of safety’ in participation’, in Sam Hickey and Giles Mohan (eds), Participation: From Tyranny to Transformation? Exploring New Approaches to Participation in Development, Zed Books, 2004.