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.

Explore a wealth of materials, including case studies, policy papers, training guides, and research publications that highlight the practice and principles of participatory research worldwide.

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    Participatory Evaluation in Africa: A Review of Organisational Trends and Issues
    (0000) Annorbah-Sarei, A.J.
    This paper explores participatory evaluation methodologies in Africa, analyzing organizational trends and issues from the 1960s to recent times. It highlights the historical weakening of self-reliance among African communities under colonial rule and traces the resurgence of collective self-engagement driven by traditional animators and modern African leaders. The work examines the role of grassroots, institutional, and structural initiatives in promoting participatory development and evaluates various participatory methodologies—collaboration, community development, and empowerment. The study underscores the need for culturally rooted participatory evaluation approaches, drawing on oral traditions and local practices, while addressing the challenges of power dynamics and sustainable self-reliance.
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    What is Participatory Research?
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    Participatory research supports individuals, groups, and movements challenging social inequalities and promoting empowerment. It fosters critical understanding of social problems and actively involves communities in analyzing and addressing structural issues. Unlike traditional research, it emphasizes democratic interactions between researchers and participants, aiming for collaborative analysis and collective action. Participatory research integrates processes of investigation, critical reflection, and strategic action, serving as both an educational and transformative tool for social change.
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    Workshop on Participatory Methodologies
    (CARCAE, Barbados, 1988-03) Caribbean Regional Council for Adult Education (CARCAE); Participatory Research Network
    The document outlines the objectives, events chronology, expected outcomes, and draft programme of the Workshop on Participatory Methodologies organized by CARCAE and the Caribbean Participatory Research Network (CPRN) in St. Vincent from March 18 to 23, 1988. The workshop aimed to revive CPRN, foster discussions on participatory research methodologies, and develop a plan of action for CPRN’s future activities. The workshop also focused on participatory research techniques used in community development and adult education.

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