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Item Participatory Rural Appraisal Module III. Participatory Tools and Techniques: A Resource Kit for Participation and Social Assessment(Social Policy and Resettlement Division, 1996.) McCracken , Jennifer Rietbergen; Narayan, DeepaParticipatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) evolved from a series of qualitative multidisciplinary approaches to learning about local-level conditions and local peoples' perspectives, including Rapid Rural Appraisal and Agroecosystem Analysis. The pioneers of PRA development have been NGOs and agricultural research organizations, and in recent years the Bank and other donors have begun to adopt PRA-type methods in their work.Item Women and Adult Non-Formal Education: The Use of Participatory Methods in a Community-Based Adult Education Programme in Rose Hall, St. Vincent(Women and Development Unit (WAND), Extra Mural Department, University of the West Indies, 1982-05) Ellis, PatriciaThis document explores the integration of participatory methods in non-formal education programmes to empower women and foster community development in Rose Hall, St. Vincent. The initiative, led by the Women and Development Unit (WAND), emphasizes skill-building, self-reliance, and addressing community-specific challenges such as unemployment, literacy, and agricultural marketing. The project highlights the effectiveness of participatory learning in enhancing the self-confidence and capabilities of rural women while involving the community in identifying problems and planning actionable solutions.Item Participatory Method and Rural Knowledge(Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1996) Mukherjee, NeelaThis chapter discusses participatory methods for rural knowledge management and problem-solving, highlighting the role of village analysts and local organizations in participatory research and development. It explores different PRA methods and their applications, detailing how they can facilitate community-led development.Item Participatory Learning and Action: Principles and Systemic Learning Process(International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), 1995-02) Pretty, Jules N.This document outlines principles of Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) with a focus on participatory rural appraisal (PRA). It emphasizes the systemic learning process, the importance of multiple perspectives, group inquiry, context-specific adaptation, and facilitative roles of experts. Common myths surrounding PRA are addressed, as well as considerations for training and community engagement. The document serves as a guide for facilitators to foster sustained action through locally adapted participatory methods.