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Item Knowledge and People's Power: Lessons with Peasants in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Colombia(International Labour Office (ILO), 1985) Fals-Borda, OrlandoThe book synthesizes participatory experiences in Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico, illustrating how grassroots organizations mobilize, interact, and empower themselves through participatory action research (PAR). It provides a comparative analysis of methods and outcomes, offering lessons for integrating research, education, and political action to achieve social transformation. The work emphasizes the role of stable grassroots organizations in fostering self-reliance and countervailing political mechanisms against systemic oppression.Item The Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America(International Sociology, 1987-12) Fals-Borda, OrlandoThis article explores Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a methodology integrating theory, action, and participation to empower exploited groups in Latin America. It highlights the dual commitment to knowledge generation and social transformation through grassroots involvement. Illustrated through field studies in Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico, the paper discusses the methodological principles of PAR, its focus on combining academic and popular knowledge, and its transformative potential in achieving socio-political change. Key themes include community engagement, awareness building, and revolutionary praxis. The article also critiques traditional academic approaches while advocating for a balanced, participatory framework.Item Final Document and Conclusions of the First Latin American Seminar on Participatory Research in Rural Areas(National University of Huamanga-Ayacucho, Peru, 1980-03-14)This document captures the final outcomes and conclusions from the First Latin American Seminar on Participatory Research in Rural Areas, held from March 9-14, 1980, in Ayacucho, Peru. Organized by the National University of Huamanga-Ayacucho with support from the Regional Coordination for Latin America of the Participatory Research Project, the seminar gathered researchers, educators, and community representatives from across Latin America. Topics discussed include rural planning, popular education, community engagement, and methodologies for participatory research, emphasizing the importance of culturally integrated research approaches in Latin American rural communities.Item Progress Report on International Participatory Research Network Activities (April 1987 - March 1988)(PRIA, 1988) PRIAThis report outlines the activities and progress made by the International Participatory Research Network between April 1987 and March 1988. It includes summaries of major meetings, such as the PR Network Coordinators' meeting in Nicaragua, collaboration events like the International Forum on Participatory Evaluation held in New Delhi, and regional developments in PR networks across Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America. Key topics include participatory evaluation, popular education, systematization of popular education methodologies, and network development. The report also highlights future plans and collaborative efforts among international PR organizations.