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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    The World Congresses 4th on Action Research, Action Learning and Process Management, and 8th on Participatory Action-Research
    (1997) Organizing Committee of the World Congresses
    The 4th World Congress on Action Research, Action Learning, and Process Management, along with the 8th World Congress on Participatory Action-Research (PAR), held in Cartagena, Colombia, in 1997, focused on addressing global issues such as poverty, migration, maldevelopment, and racism through participatory methods. The congress aimed to break the positivist hold on science by promoting knowledge production by and with the people for social transformation. The discussions covered participatory approaches to learning, evaluation, and action in various sectors like education, government, and business, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration to solve pressing issues. The congress also explored how participatory methods could be integrated into various fields to foster justice, equity, and cultural diversity, with a focus on the convergence of intellectual and practical trends across regions.
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    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.

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