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 Research for Adult Education and Literacy: Guidelines for Practitioners
    (International Council for Adult Education (ICAE), 1980-08) Tandon, Rajesh; Barndt, Deborah; Schutter, Anton de; Mustafa, Kemal; Wessel, Mathias; Hall, Budd L
    This document outlines guidelines for participatory research in adult education and literacy, emphasizing learner participation in the conception, implementation, and evaluation of programs. It stems from the deliberations at the International Forum on Participatory Research (April 1980) in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, sponsored by UNESCO and the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE). These guidelines synthesize contributions from international practitioners and provide a framework for promoting participatory research as an approach to socio-economic development and educational empowerment.
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    Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on the Origins of the International Participatory Research Network and the Participatory Research Group in Toronto, Canada
    (The 8th World Congress on Participatory Action Research, June 1 - 5, Cartagena, Colombia, 0000) Hall, Budd L
    This paper reflects on the development and expansion of Participatory Research (PR) from the early days in Tanzania, highlighting its global influences and critical engagements with various academic, activist, and educational communities. It traces the evolution of participatory practices from their foundational roots in Tanzania, the influence of key figures such as Paulo Freire and Julius Nyerere, and the collaborative efforts that led to the establishment of the International Participatory Research Network. The paper also reflects on the challenges and successes of integrating participatory methods in diverse cultural and socio-political contexts, offering a personal account of the author's involvement in this global movement.
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    Conscientizing The Evaluator
    (Commonwealth Specialist Conference on Non-Formal Education, New Delhi, January/February 1979., 1979) Etherington, Alan
    This report discusses the role of non-formal education in fostering political clarity and social change. It emphasizes the political nature of education and social research, referencing insights from thinkers such as Paulo Freire. The document critiques traditional educational methods, distinguishing between "banking" and "liberating" approaches, and explores the political choices inherent in evaluating non-formal education programs. Drawing from case studies and theoretical perspectives, it underscores the necessity of aligning educational practices with the empowerment of marginalized communities.
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    The Historical roots and contemporary tendencies in Participatory Research: Implications for Health care
    (0000) Tandon, Rajesh
    This paper delves into the historical roots and contemporary tendencies of participatory research (PR), particularly in the context of health care. It examines the evolution of PR as a critique of traditional social science methodologies and as an educational process rooted in adult education practices. Drawing on the works of Paulo Freire, Ivan Illich, and others, the paper highlights the epistemological shifts brought about by PR. It discusses how PR legitimizes experience and action as bases for knowing and integrates these into a framework of popular education. The implications of PR for addressing inequalities in health care and fostering community participation in knowledge creation are also explored.
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    I Wish This Were a Poem of Practices of Participatory Research
    (Sage Publications, 2000) Hall, Budd L
    This chapter explores the global evolution of participatory action research (PAR), drawing on the author's experiences in Tanzania during the 1960s and 1970s. It traces the influence of Afro-centric and Latin American traditions, highlighting the role of community-based organizations and non-governmental institutions in fostering socially transformative research practices. The chapter acknowledges the intellectual contributions of Julius Nyerere, Paulo Freire, Marja-Liisa Swantz, Orlando Fals Borda, and Rajesh Tandon. Through personal reflections, the author examines the ideological and methodological underpinnings of PAR, emphasizing its commitment to empowering marginalized communities through social investigation, education, and action.
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    Participatory Research Methodologies
    (International Conference on Adult Education and Development, Tanzania, 1976) Dead, Margaret
    This document discusses the shift in development concepts, focusing on participatory research as a tool for communities to develop self-knowledge and transform their social reality. The paper explores the role of community involvement in social change, citing work by Margaret Dead, Charles Nesbitt, and Paulo Freire. Participatory methodologies are seen as a way to mobilize community resources, allowing individuals to play an active role in analyzing their social context and contributing to societal development. The conference highlights the significance of these methodologies in achieving authentic and sustainable community empowerment.
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    Report of the International Workshop on PRA, Literacy, and Empowerment
    (ActionAid Bangladesh; Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE); Supported by ODA, 1994) Archer, D.; Rahman, M.
    This report documents the International Workshop on PRA, Literacy, and Empowerment held from November 14 to 17, 1994, in Manikganj, Bangladesh. Hosted by ActionAid Bangladesh and CAMPE, the workshop focused on the REFLECT (Regenerated Freirean Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques) approach, which integrates Freirean theory with Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods to enhance literacy and empowerment among adult learners. The workshop included simulations, presentations, and discussions on topics such as gender, literacy, post-literacy, and methods for scaling up REFLECT. Key recommendations and follow-up plans are outlined, including future training courses and network development to further the methodology’s adoption.

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