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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    Drought Management in India: Steps Toward Eliminating Famines
    (1943) Sinha, Suresh K.; Kailasanathan, K.; Vasistha, A. K.
    The chapter discusses the evolution of drought management in India, highlighting critical events like the Bengal famine of 1943 and the droughts of 1965, 1966, 1972, 1979, and 1982. It explores rainfall patterns, the definition and magnitude of droughts, and the government's policy decisions that have successfully prevented famines despite adverse climatic conditions. The study emphasizes lessons learned and their applicability in other regions.
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    Participatory Action Research (PAR) in Women's Health: SARTHI, India
    (0000) Khanna, Renu
    This 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.
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    Initiation Process in Designing New Forms of Work Organization: Tentative Experiences from India
    (1976) De, Nitish R.
    The report discusses the design of new work systems in India, focusing on experiments and projects within postal services. The document outlines the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the results of the trials, especially in post offices in Simla and Delhi. The integration of employees into decision-making processes and the redesign of workspaces are highlighted as key strategies for improving work motivation and efficiency.

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