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Item 'Evaluating Participation' Project with People the Practice Of Participation in Rural Development(2001-08-20) Oakely, PeterSince "participation" has become an accepted and recognisable objective in development programmes and projects, the issue of its evaluation has come into question. Evaluation is an important component of the project cycle and there is a vast supporting literature, both theoretical and applied, which covers the range of sectors and different types of projects. While we can date the emerging concern for participation in development to the mid-1970s, interest in the evaluation of participation is a more recent phenomenon. Inevitably as agencies have increased support for participation and as it has begun to be implemented, so a concern for evaluation has emerged. It must be said, however, that this concern has yet to translate itself into a substantial body of literature; the truth of the matter is that both conceptually and methodologically the evaluation of participation is still in its relative infancy. In 1980 Lassen commented upon the paucity of "practical guide-lines" on how to evaluate participation; in 1989 the situation is better but we still lack substantial authoritative insights into this complex issue. Indeed some authors (Rahman, 1983; Rifkin et al., 1988) have questioned whether it is at all possible to think of developing an analytical framework to evaluate "participation" in development projects; more generally, however, a variety of projects have begun to tackle the issue and to experiment with different ways of doing this. Before exploring some of the issues involved, however, a number of important points need to be made.Item Clippings from ‘Cartagena(0000)This document provides insights and summaries from the World Congress on Participatory Action Research (PAR) held in Cartagena, Colombia, from May 31 to June 5. The Congress brought together over one thousand participants from 41 different nationalities, discussing the evolution and spread of Participatory Action Research globally. It highlights discussions on various PAR methodologies, challenges faced in participatory research, and future directions for fostering collaboration across knowledge, space, and time. The report includes key presentations and panel discussions, reflections on past pioneers, and a focus on issues such as democratic societies, justice, conflict resolution, and popular education.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 Participatory Action Research (PAR) in Women's Health: SARTHI, India(0000) Khanna, RenuThis article reflects on the experiences of the author as an activist and practitioner working on women's issues in rural India, particularly through the lens of Participatory Action Research (PAR). Focusing on the Social Action for Rural and Tribal Inhabitants of India (SARTHI), the paper discusses the organization's efforts in empowering women in Panchmahals District, Gujarat, by introducing a women’s health program. The research explores the challenges faced by women in the region, such as heavy workloads, poor health, and low literacy rates, and how SARTHI’s initiatives aimed to improve their health and wellbeing through participatory processes. The paper highlights the transformative potential of PAR in addressing gender disparities and promoting social change.