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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Item Dungripud: A Case(0000)Shreya is an organization that came into existence eight years ago when it started working with meagre resources in the desert areas of Barmer district in the state of Rajasthan in India. One of the villages where Shreya works is known as Dungripud. Here, Shreya dedicates its efforts in organising the farmers and women in the village. The village Dungripud is predominantly a tribal village with nearly 95% of the population being Bhils. The leader of the organization, Ms. Geeta Sehrawat, is a well known and acclaimed social activist. Very recently she won the state award for leadership excellence and community works with the tribals.Item Participatory Rural Appraisal Module III. Participatory Tools and Techniques: A Resource Kit for Participation and Social Assessment(Social Policy and Resettlement Division, 1996.) McCracken , Jennifer Rietbergen; Narayan, DeepaParticipatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) evolved from a series of qualitative multidisciplinary approaches to learning about local-level conditions and local peoples' perspectives, including Rapid Rural Appraisal and Agroecosystem Analysis. The pioneers of PRA development have been NGOs and agricultural research organizations, and in recent years the Bank and other donors have begun to adopt PRA-type methods in their work.Item Participatory Research in Health: Setting the Context(0000) de Koning, Korrie; Martin, MarionThis chapter provides an overview of participatory research (PR) in health, emphasizing its educational, cultural, and socio-political underpinnings. The authors contextualize PR by discussing its methodologies, such as Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA), and their relevance in bridging gaps between professional models and community perspectives. Influenced by Freire's critical pedagogy, the text highlights PR's transformative role in fostering community empowerment and improving health outcomes. It also delves into the historical development of PR, its emancipatory goals, and the importance of linking knowledge production with action.Item Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)(World Bank, 0000)Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a participatory approach to development that enables local people, development practitioners, and government officials to work together to plan appropriate interventions. PRA evolved from qualitative, multidisciplinary approaches like Rapid Rural Appraisal and Agroecosystem Analysis, initially used by NGOs and agricultural research organizations. While PRA is commonly associated with rural contexts, it has been increasingly adopted for urban settings as well. This document explains the principles, techniques, and uses of PRA, alongside its limitations, risks, and organizational considerations.Item Participatory Rural Appraisal and Questionnaire Survey (Comparative Field Experience and Methodological Innovations)(Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1995) Mukherjee, NeelaThe introduction discusses the importance of questionnaire surveys in data collection within applied field studies and research, despite debates about their reliability. The challenges and limitations of survey data are explored, as well as alternative methods emerging from recent research. The text includes a reflection on the issues with survey-based data collection, particularly focusing on how unreliable or incomplete data can mislead policy-making.Item Participatory Learning and Action: Principles and Systemic Learning Process(International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), 1995-02) Pretty, Jules N.This document outlines principles of Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) with a focus on participatory rural appraisal (PRA). It emphasizes the systemic learning process, the importance of multiple perspectives, group inquiry, context-specific adaptation, and facilitative roles of experts. Common myths surrounding PRA are addressed, as well as considerations for training and community engagement. The document serves as a guide for facilitators to foster sustained action through locally adapted participatory methods.