Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine the participatory theory in social transformation on environmental land use conflict on hostel construction among communities within Karen. The study was guided by the following specific questions: What are the key lands stakeholders among the Karen communities, what are some of the issues which are associated to environmental land conflict and what are the challenges associated to application of participatory theory as an approach to social transformation? The study adopted participatory theory in social transformation as an interactive approach for analysis with the help of case study approach. The case study focuses on qualitative approach which encompasses general review of literature which was related to engagement by the stakeholders. The case study is relevant as it considers effective and in-depth information regarding the land conflict phenomenon with stakeholders. The study assessed the key lands stakeholders among the Karen communities and established....
Keywords: practice, social transformation, stakeholders, Karen hostel construction, project
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