# F7.4 Sustain the participation of affected communities by funding community engagement

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[F7 Foster community engagement](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f7-foster-community-engagement)
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[RI3 Exclusion](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion)

[RI2 Unequal access](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion) 
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[L2 Strategy and Design](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l2-strategy-and-design-old)
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## Practices

> * Set up a dedicated fund managed by the government, specifically allocated for supporting community participation in policy discussions, decision-making forums, and project planning.
> * Implement transparent and equitable criteria for allocating funds to ensure that all affected communities, especially marginalized groups, can participate fully in the decision-making processes.

## Resources

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>Case Study</strong></mark></td><td>( to come soon..)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>References</strong></mark></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>