The article "Finding the Spaces for Change: A Power Analysis" by John Gaventa explores the emerging spaces for citizen engagement in policy processes at various levels, from local to global. Despite the widespread acceptance of these new spaces, it is clear that creating them alone does not guarantee greater inclusion or pro-poor policy change. The nature of power relations surrounding these spaces is crucial. The author questions whether these new spaces truly represent a shift in power, whether they open up opportunities for participation and citizen voice, and whether increased engagement risks re-legitimizing the status quo or contributing to transformative change. The article delves into the concept of power, noting that power is diverse and often contentious. It can be seen as held by specific actors, pervasive in relationships and discourses, or fluid and accumulative. Power can be positive or negative, and it can be 'over', 'to', 'within', or 'with' others. The author uses the "power cube" framework to analyze the spaces, levels, and forms of power, emphasizing the interrelationships between these dimensions. The spaces for participation are categorized as closed, invited, and claimed/created, each shaped by power relations and boundaries. The levels of power include local, national, and global, each with its own dynamics and challenges. The forms of power—visible, hidden, and invisible—are also examined, highlighting their impact on participation and the need for strategies to challenge them. The article concludes by discussing the interrelationships between the spaces, places, and forms of power, emphasizing the complexity and challenges of aligning strategies for change. It suggests that transformative change occurs when social movements or actors effectively work across these dimensions simultaneously. The power cube approach is presented as an analytical tool to reflect on and analyze strategies for change and their impact on power relations.The article "Finding the Spaces for Change: A Power Analysis" by John Gaventa explores the emerging spaces for citizen engagement in policy processes at various levels, from local to global. Despite the widespread acceptance of these new spaces, it is clear that creating them alone does not guarantee greater inclusion or pro-poor policy change. The nature of power relations surrounding these spaces is crucial. The author questions whether these new spaces truly represent a shift in power, whether they open up opportunities for participation and citizen voice, and whether increased engagement risks re-legitimizing the status quo or contributing to transformative change. The article delves into the concept of power, noting that power is diverse and often contentious. It can be seen as held by specific actors, pervasive in relationships and discourses, or fluid and accumulative. Power can be positive or negative, and it can be 'over', 'to', 'within', or 'with' others. The author uses the "power cube" framework to analyze the spaces, levels, and forms of power, emphasizing the interrelationships between these dimensions. The spaces for participation are categorized as closed, invited, and claimed/created, each shaped by power relations and boundaries. The levels of power include local, national, and global, each with its own dynamics and challenges. The forms of power—visible, hidden, and invisible—are also examined, highlighting their impact on participation and the need for strategies to challenge them. The article concludes by discussing the interrelationships between the spaces, places, and forms of power, emphasizing the complexity and challenges of aligning strategies for change. It suggests that transformative change occurs when social movements or actors effectively work across these dimensions simultaneously. The power cube approach is presented as an analytical tool to reflect on and analyze strategies for change and their impact on power relations.