Knowledge Democracy and Participatory Research

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Welcome to the Knowledge Democracy and Participatory Research Community. This community serves as a comprehensive repository of resources on participatory approaches, community-based research, and collaborative inquiry methods. Our mission is to foster knowledge sharing and support initiatives that empower communities to contribute to research, ensuring their voices shape the knowledge that impacts their lives.

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    Who Benefits-The Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Programmes in Central Asia
    (INTRAC, 2004-11) Buxton, Charles
    The theme of the conference "Who Benefits?: The Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Programmes in Central Asia' was chosen to reflect and promote a key component of INTRAC's Central Asia Programme (ICAP): monitoring and evaluation (M&E). In early 2003, ICAP had already begun in earnest its work to train local NGOs. across the region in M&E skills, with a particular emphasis on qualitative approaches to measurement, and we had piloted our own programme-wide participatory evaluation methodology. This project had led to the creation of three country-based working groups in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan who were beginning to define their own training needs as well as to work out how they should beet assess ICAP's work.
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    National Workshop on "Participatory Governance: In Perspective of Marginalised Sections - Review of Status and Scope of Grassroots Participation"
    (Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, 2006-02) Indian Social Institute
    The workshop, held in New Delhi on 25th-26th February 2006, focused on participatory governance in the context of marginalized sections, including Dalits, Tribals, and Women. It examined the status and scope of grassroots participation in local governance, specifically the Panchayati Raj system. The event included presentations, group discussions, and panel discussions on the challenges and opportunities for marginalized communities in political participation, decision-making, and local planning. Experts shared their perspectives on governance issues, with an emphasis on improving the participation of these communities in local governance structures.
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    Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism
    (Demos: A Network for Ideas & Action, The Young Foundation, 2008) Edwards, Michael
    This book critically examines the emerging movement of philanthrocapitalism, which combines business methods with philanthropy to solve global issues. Michael Edwards explores the promises and realities of this movement, questioning its effectiveness and the risks it poses to civil society, democratic accountability, and social transformation. Through analysis and evidence, the book discusses how philanthrocapitalism might address social problems but also highlights its limitations and the need for more humility in its approach.

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