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Item Participatory Research and Popular Education in Africa(1983) Mustafa, KemalParticipatory research and popular education are critical frameworks for engaging oppressed communities in the study of their exploitation, aiming at fostering political consciousness and social transformation. This paper explores the theoretical underpinnings of participatory research as a component of historical materialist practice, its strategic importance in class struggle, and its role in bridging the divide between mental and manual labor. Emphasis is placed on the African context, examining its distinct experiences with participatory research in contrast to other regions such as Latin America. The evolution of participatory research in Africa, its integration into development projects, and the influence of colonial and neocolonial legacies are critically analyzed. The author also delves into debates surrounding methodologies, ideological differences, and the contributions of participatory research to social movements and national development.Item 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.Item African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979: Lead Paper 2(1979-07) RaffestyThe lead paper outlines various research methodologies within social sciences, focusing on participatory research approaches tailored for African socio-economic contexts. It critiques dominant methodologies and emphasizes the need for methods that reflect local realities, social structures, and cultural contexts. A historical perspective on the evolution of research methodologies in Africa is provided, highlighting issues such as research centralization and knowledge commodification.Item NETWORK Report - AALAE Participatory Research Network(African Association for Literacy and Adult Education (AALAE), 1988) African Association for Literacy and Adult Education (AALAE)This report outlines the establishment and objectives of the AALAE Participatory Research Network, created to support adult education in Africa through participatory research methodologies. Formed in response to a 1986 needs assessment, the network's goals include fostering collaboration among educators, empowering marginalized communities, and advancing self-reliant development. The document also covers the network's initial activities, including its mission to promote and apply participatory research at grassroots levels.