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 Poverty Child Labour and Primary Education(0000) Satish KumarItem Statistics: A Spectator Sport-Making Numbers Make Sense(Sage Publication, 1983-08) Jaeger, Richard M.There are hundreds of statistics books in libraries and bookstores. When they were written, the author of every one thought his or hers was unique, and probably better than all the others, at least for some purposes. This book is different from the others in one obvious way, and that difference makes it better tor some purposes.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 ASPBAE’s Declaration on Education for Women’s Empowerment(ASPBAE, 1994) Batliwala, SrilathaThis document outlines ASPBAE’s declaration on education for women’s empowerment, emphasizing participatory processes involving women from across the Asia South Pacific region. It highlights the barriers faced by women due to systemic inequalities and stresses the importance of redefining education to ensure gender justice, equality, and social transformation. Key issues include universal primary education, adult literacy, rights education, and self-reliance. The paper identifies barriers, sets an agenda for action, and proposes implementation strategies, advocating for institutional mechanisms, awareness-raising, and the integration of traditional knowledge systems to address challenges.Item Participatory Research - An Integral Part of the Developmental Process(Women and Development Unit, Extra Mural Department, The Pine, St. Michael, Barbados, 1963) Ellis, PatThis paper, presented by Pat Ellis, explores the concept of participatory research as a tool for social change and development. It contrasts participatory research with traditional research methodologies and highlights its significance in the Caribbean context. The paper includes examples of participatory research in Trinidad, St. Vincent, and St. Lucia, discussing its impact on development and education.Item Participatory Research in the Caribbean: Principles, Practice, Problems, and Potential(Extra-Whiral Studies Unit, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, W.I., 1985-03) Harvey, Claudia; Brown, Janet; Ellis, Patricia; Renard, RosamundeThis volume addresses participatory research in the Caribbean, focusing on principles, practices, and challenges. It presents case studies and proposals that illustrate participatory research methods applied to rural development and education. The report reflects on the role of communities in defining problems, collecting data, and implementing solutions, emphasizing the value of community-led research for sustainable development in the region.Item People-Centered Development and Participatory Research(Institute for Development Research and Boston University, 1984-08) Brown, L. DavidThis paper discusses the shift from production-centered development to people-centered development strategies, emphasizing human development, equitable resource distribution, and ecological sustainability. It explores the concept of participatory research as a methodology for engaging local communities in the development process, offering a case study of rural Indian villages. The paper also compares participatory research to positivist research and formal education, arguing that participatory research promotes empowerment, self-regulation, and collective action.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 – Group Discussion on Literacy Content, Groups I & IV(1979-07-07) Mirii, Ngugi wa; Baguma, R.This report documents the discussion held during the African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research (Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979) on literacy content, with Groups I and IV participating. Led by Ngugi wa Mirii, the group discussed critical questions regarding the role of development in transforming oppressive systems, the impact of foreign domination, and the exploitation of peasants. It was noted that for literacy content to be effective, it must resonate with the people’s material conditions, and the people must contribute to creating the program content. The success of the Limuru Literacy Programme and Kamirithu Programme was highlighted as they raised the participants' awareness of the exploitative and oppressive nature of the system, particularly through participatory content creation.