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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    Participatory Communication in the Third World: A Latin American Perspective
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    Notions of access and participation in communication have gained significance mainly in the last ten years or so. They can be found in the texts and resolutions of international organizations, in reports of communication specialists, and in the political programmes of many governments today. These there have because popular in international seminars and are being mentioned frequently in journals and communication publications. However, it is important to emphasize that, in practice, public access and participation in communication hardly exist, except, in a very limited way, in a number of small localized experiments. At the same time, the growing importance of these concepts should not be under-estimated and their origins should be explored.
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    Participatory Research in a People's Campaign for their Forests
    (0000) Hiralal, Mohan Hirabai; Tare, Savita
    A wealth of knowledge exists with local people about food, fuel, fodder, fertiliser and other things that directly affect their livelihoods. A large portion of this knowledge remains hidden from the expert eye. Each villager too, does not have the entire set of such knowledge but collectively they come to know most of it. Indigenous knowledge is not restricted to local resources, but also encompasses the patterns and processes of utilising these. This information is used by the people in their struggles for survival and thus contributes in making them more confident, self-conscious and understanding about issues that affect their lives, directly or indirectly.
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    Issues and Experiences in Participatory Research in Asia
    (1979-06-25) Tandon, Rajesh
    The concept and meaning of Participatory Research (PR) has been amply discussed in the various articles and seminars during the past three years. While it is important to briefly indicate my own understanding of PR, this paper is primarily an attempt to put together some key characteristics of PR in Asia. The paper is based on the recent meetings. held in India and Thailand as well as a number of reports received from the various researchers.PR is an attempt, in my view, to move beyond the chocking limitations of classical social sciences research.
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    Asia Pacific Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop - Next Generation Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
    (PRIA, 2005-11-11) Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
    Monitoring and Evaluation has become a buzzword and common practice in development programs throughout the world. There has also evolved, over the last couple of decades, specialized expertise, institutions and a body of knowledge in support of monitoring and evaluation. However, much of this monitoring and evaluation practice and theory continues to be utilized in a manner that is very similar to top-down models of development, which are currently being replaced by bottom-up participatory strategies. The ideas, principles and theory propounded primarily by the civil society organizations not only based on the critique of traditional evaluation approaches but also based on what seemed relevant and appropriate to promote conscientisation and liberalization of the poor and marginalized in a given concrete situation.
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    Her Words on His Lips: Gender and Popular Education in South Africa
    (ASPBAE (Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education), 1991) Walters, Shirley
    This work explores the intersection of gender and popular education in South Africa. It focuses on how gender subordination is experienced by women and the various educational strategies being developed to challenge these systems. Through workshops and discussions, the text highlights the struggles and transformations within South African communities, particularly those within trade unions and organizations. The work analyzes gender relations, social power, and the influence of both subjective experiences and institutional structures. The impact of gendered power dynamics in education and how they can be challenged by both men and women in their educational practices is central to the text.
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    What is Participatory Research?
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    Participatory Research (PR) emerged as a response to the limitations of conventional research paradigms and the pressing need to empower marginalized communities. It emphasizes active participation of communities, particularly the oppressed, in the research process, enabling them to analyze their own realities and foster social change. The document highlights the foundational principles of PR, including collective investigation, analysis, and action to address socio-economic, political, and cultural challenges. It critiques traditional power structures and advocates for a democratic, inclusive approach to knowledge generation. Key attributes of PR include problem-posing methodologies, the integration of social investigation with education and action, and a focus on structural transformation to improve lives.
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    Development of a Participatory Research Center as Part of an Ongoing Rural Development Program
    (JAI Press, Inc., 1983) Almeida, Eduardo; Sanchez, Maria Eugenia; Soto, Blas; Felix, Luis; Perez, Virginia
    This article discusses the development of a participatory research center as part of the San Miguel Tzinacapan rural development project in Mexico. It explores the process of integrating urban professionals with local villagers to address issues of economic, political, and cultural dependence in rural communities. The project aims to create a new rural-urban lifestyle by merging indigenous values with urban-industrial culture, contributing to the development of community-based organizations and local social change.
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    Participatory Action Research – The aspect of Research
    (0000) Moser, Heinz
    This document explores the concept of participatory action research (PAR) in the context of political, social, and educational strategies. It discusses the shift from expert-driven approaches to those that empower communities, focusing on the role of knowledge in overcoming social inequality. The paper critiques the challenges of using PAR as a means of both challenging and reinforcing power structures, offering insights into the dialogue between researchers and participants, and the cyclical process of knowledge validation through action and reflection.
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    Developing People's Organization: An Experience
    (Peoples' Institute for Participatory Action Research (PIPAR), 1981) Peoples' Institute for Participatory Action Research (PIPAR)
    This document outlines the activities and achievements of the Peoples' Institute for Participatory/Action Research (PIPAR) in rural Odisha, India, focusing on community empowerment through participatory action. The organization has engaged in diverse activities, including the formation of youth groups (Yuvak Sanghas) and women's organizations (Mahila Mandals), literacy programs, prohibition campaigns, and cultural functions. It emphasizes the importance of local participation and leadership in fostering self-reliance and social change within rural communities.
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    Principles for Participatory Action Research
    (Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 1989-09-27) McTaggart, Robin
    This paper explores a theoretical framework for participatory action research (PAR) articulated through a set of principles. It examines the value of principles, critiques their misuse, and emphasizes their role in distilling knowledge and guiding practice. The author elaborates on the foundational ideas of PAR, distinguishing it from other forms of research, and highlights its focus on authentic participation, informed practice, and collaborative inquiry. Through an analysis of participation, the paper differentiates between authentic participation and mere involvement, underscoring the importance of ownership and agency in the research process. It also situates PAR within broader intellectual traditions and discusses its application across various fields, including agriculture, social work, education, and community development.

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