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Item 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 LThis 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.Item 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 LThis 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.Item I Wish This Were a Poem of Practices of Participatory Research(Sage Publications, 2000) Hall, Budd LThis 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.