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 Participatory Communications(PROGRAMME INFORMATION BULLETIN YWCA OF INDIA, 1985) YWCAThis is based upon the experience of a participatory Theatre Communications Workshop organised in Hyderabad by the National office in coordination with the Hyderabad YWCA. For some time we had been thinking about the need for a wider perspective on the concept of communications within the YWCA. We felt that we should go further than the print medium into other forms of communications which would be more far reaching. The entire process of communications also, as perceived by most of us, needed to be more participatory and more instrumental in conscious-ness raising as well as being motivational. It was with this in mind that the workshop in Hyderabad was organised. We felt that a participatory theatre communications workshop would help to motivate people and involving them in the participatory process would help them to effectively utilise the methodology in the field or in their home situations.Item What is Participatory Research?(0000)Participatory research supports individuals, groups, and movements challenging social inequalities and promoting empowerment. It fosters critical understanding of social problems and actively involves communities in analyzing and addressing structural issues. Unlike traditional research, it emphasizes democratic interactions between researchers and participants, aiming for collaborative analysis and collective action. Participatory research integrates processes of investigation, critical reflection, and strategic action, serving as both an educational and transformative tool for social change.Item Techniques and Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) for Sequence Planning in Community-based Research(Save the Children Federation; Institute for Environment and Development, London, 1991) Grady, M. H.; Theis, J.This manual provides a comprehensive guide to applying Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques in sequence for effective planning in rural development. It includes a matrix of techniques, such as wealth ranking, social mapping, problem ranking, and semi-structured interviews, designed to aid researchers and community teams in assessing local needs, perceptions, and socio-economic conditions. Illustrated examples, tips for organizing PRA activities, and visual aids are included to support hands-on training in participatory approaches, encouraging open, inclusive dialogue with community members.Item Stakeholder Analysis(World Bank, 1995)This report discusses a four-step process for stakeholder analysis, aimed at identifying and assessing the interests, importance, and influence of different stakeholder groups in development projects. The steps outlined include identifying key stakeholders, assessing potential impact and influence, analyzing power relations and control over resources, and formulating participation strategies. This analysis helps build a participatory framework for planning, monitoring, and implementing development interventions, ensuring that stakeholder interests align with project goals. The methodology draws on various sources, including guidance notes from the World Bank and UK Department for International Development, making it a vital tool for project designers and implementers.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 African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July 1979: Rural vocational education in Tanzania: an exploratory research(African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, 1979-07-07) Mshana, R.; Bhita, T.This report documents exploratory research conducted by R. Mshana and T. Bhita on rural vocational education in Tanzania, aiming to address youth unemployment by equipping primary school leavers with practical skills for self-employment. The research critically examines the inherited class-based education system, emphasizing its limitations in a dependent economy. It explores efforts by the Christian Council of Tanzania to collaborate with the government in transforming vocational education to support rural development. The research methodology focused on community participation, involving teams of local workers, peasants, and students, and underscored that research should not be monopolized by academic institutions. The project fostered a dialogue on democratizing knowledge and empowering communities through participatory research.Item African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979 – Group Discussion on Case Studies(1979-07-07)This report documents the group discussions held during the African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research in Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979. The discussions focused on the composition, challenges, and strategies for revitalizing Contact Teams (CCTs). The report presents insights from different groups regarding the inclusion of members from the poorest communities, and the tensions between church bureaucracies and community research. The report addresses key issues such as class struggles, staffing, transportation, and the pressure to produce projects before adequate research has been conducted. The role of village pastors and evangelists in these teams, their similarities with other villagers, and the decision-making regarding the involvement of different religious groups in research are also discussed.