The Evaluation of Peasant's Enterprises as an Educational Experience
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1978
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This paper examines the periodic evaluation of peasant enterprises in the rural areas of Santiago, Chile, conducted between 1975 and 1978. These enterprises, supported by the Catholic Church's San-Archdiocesan program, aimed to alleviate unemployment by organizing groups of workers into small agricultural enterprises. The evaluation workshops, known as "Evaluation Workshops," analyzed the effectiveness of these enterprises in achieving economic stability and providing educational insights to participants. Key aspects include the general characteristics of the enterprises, the structured training programs, and the outcomes of evaluation workshops. The study provides a detailed analysis of the enterprises' functioning, financing, and management, alongside the challenges posed by the economic and agricultural contexts of the time. The paper concludes with insights into the significance of this experience for participatory research and rural development.
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The document provides a detailed case study of educational evaluation conducted on peasant enterprises. It focuses on the integration of participatory research techniques to measure the social and economic impacts of structured interventions. It highlights the outcomes of various workshops aimed at improving rural livelihoods through collective enterprise and training, offering critical insights into programmatic and operational challenges.
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Peasant Enterprises, Educational Evaluation, Participatory Research, Rural Development, Program Effectiveness