Knowledge Democracy and Participatory Research
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Welcome to the Knowledge Democracy and Participatory Research Community. This community serves as a comprehensive repository of resources on participatory approaches, community-based research, and collaborative inquiry methods. Our mission is to foster knowledge sharing and support initiatives that empower communities to contribute to research, ensuring their voices shape the knowledge that impacts their lives.
Explore a wealth of materials, including case studies, policy papers, training guides, and research publications that highlight the practice and principles of participatory research worldwide.
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Item Importance of Non-Formal Education in Community Organisation(0000) Karunakaran, D.Item About PRA and PRA Tools(0000)Participatory Assessment (PRA) is a particular form of QUALITATIVE RESEARCH used to gain an in-depth understanding of a community or a situation. It is sometimes called participatory 'rapid' assessment because the information is collected in a few weeks. PRA is a form of assessment based on the participation of a range of different people including people from the community affected by the work. The emphasis is on participation rather than on being particularly rapid (hence PRA is sometimes called participatory relaxed assessment). The aim is for people to analyse their own situation, rather than to have it analysed by outsiders. This makes it a particularly useful tool for any kind of community development.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 Participatory Research: A New Methodology for Adult Educators?(Department of Adult Education, University of British Columbia., 0000) Griffith, William S.; Cristarella, Mary C.This paper explores participatory research as a methodology within adult education, emphasizing its potential to address social transformation and involve marginalized communities in their development. The authors critically analyze the dichotomies in traditional and participatory research, discuss its emergence through initiatives like the International Council for Adult Education, and evaluate its practical application in adult learning. The challenges and theoretical underpinnings are also highlighted to advocate for its inclusion as a complementary approach in adult education.Item Researcher-Societal Interrelation in Participatory Research Approach(Non-Formal Education Association, Tamil Nadu, 0000) Natarajan, A.V.This paper discusses the limitations of conventional social research and advocates for Participatory Research (PR) as a transformative approach. It critiques traditional research methods for being disconnected from the communities they aim to serve and proposes PR as a means for empowering individuals and communities to engage in self-directed development. By focusing on societal interrelations and the role of the researcher as a facilitator rather than a decision-maker, the paper emphasizes the need for community-driven, flexible research methodologies that prioritize local needs, social integration, and practical problem-solving.Item Participatory Research in Community Development and Local Theology - Ivanhoe, Virginia, USA(Highlander Research and Education Center, USA, 0000) Lewis, Helen M.This report documents a participatory research project conducted with the community of Ivanhoe, Virginia, focusing on the impacts of industrial decline and efforts to revitalize the community. The project, part of a larger educational initiative by the Highlander Research and Education Center, explores how the community responded to economic changes. The project also addresses how women in rural areas are leading community revitalization efforts and the development of local theology. The collaborative work of a community educator, a feminist theologian, and a local community leader produced a participatory analysis of the community's struggle and strategies for economic development, resulting in a two-volume history of Ivanhoe and a deeper understanding of grassroots community organizing and participatory research.Item How can Professsionals Help...Groups do their own Participatory Action Research?(0000)This paper explores the role of professionals in research, particularly how they can help community groups conduct their own participatory action research. It discusses the historical shift in the perception of science from Newtonian to post-Einsteinian views and the resulting changes in how professionals perceive their involvement in generating knowledge. The paper emphasizes the importance of collaboration with clients or service users in research, highlighting the ethical implications of conducting research 'on', 'for', and 'with' people. It also discusses how professionals can facilitate research that aligns with the interests and values of the critical reference group—the intended beneficiaries of the research.Item Participatory Evaluation of the Rangabelia Project(Tagore Society for Rural Development, 0000) Barman, Gopinath; Giri, SasadharThis participatory evaluation report provides a detailed account of the Rangabelia Project's initiatives aimed at fostering rural development in the Sundarban region of West Bengal. The project emphasizes people’s participation, especially targeting the underprivileged communities. The evaluation highlights the socio-economic challenges, agricultural constraints, and the efforts in promoting second crops, cooperative societies, and comprehensive community development programs. By engaging local youth and the most marginalized groups, the project serves as a model for inclusive and sustainable development.Item Participatory Action Research: Chronology(0000)This document provides a comprehensive historical chronology of Participatory Action Research (PAR), from its origins with Jacob Moreno in 1913 through its development by key figures like Kurt Lewin, Paulo Freire, and Budd Hall. It traces the social, educational, and cultural contexts in which PAR methodologies evolved, highlighting the contributions of international scholars and practitioners. The chronology spans critical periods from the 1940s through the 1970s, offering insight into the role of PAR in social change, community engagement, and educational reform globally.Item Participation: Building Perspectives(PRIA, 0000) Jaitli, NamrataThis document explores the concept of participation in development from various perspectives, including its definition, functions, and nature. It delves into the instrumental, political, social, and psychological functions of participation in development, with a focus on empowering the marginalized sections of society. The text also critically examines the different ways participation is defined, with a particular emphasis on its role in rural development and social change. The document includes a review of various definitions of participation by researchers and international agencies and highlights the challenges of manipulating or co-opting participation in development initiatives.