Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on the Origins of the International Participatory Research Network and the Participatory Research Group in Toronto, Canada
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The 8th World Congress on Participatory Action Research, June 1 - 5, Cartagena, Colombia
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This paper reflects on the development and expansion of Participatory Research (PR) from the early days in Tanzania, highlighting its global influences and critical engagements with various academic, activist, and educational communities. It traces the evolution of participatory practices from their foundational roots in Tanzania, the influence of key figures such as Paulo Freire and Julius Nyerere, and the collaborative efforts that led to the establishment of the International Participatory Research Network. The paper also reflects on the challenges and successes of integrating participatory methods in diverse cultural and socio-political contexts, offering a personal account of the author's involvement in this global movement.
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This document is a reflective piece on the history and evolution of participatory research, detailing the author's personal journey and involvement in the development of participatory methodologies within adult education, community development, and international research networks. It highlights key events such as the early work in Tanzania and the influence of social movements, including Ujamaa and Self-Reliance, and the important role of international collaboration in advancing participatory approaches to research. It also discusses the methodologies and ideological underpinnings that shaped the field of participatory research throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
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Participatory Research, Adult Education, Community Development, Social Movements, Tanzania, Paulo Freire, Tanzania Self-Reliance, Ujamaa, Participatory Action Research
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Hall, B. L. Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on the Origins of the International Participatory Research Network and the Participatory Research Group in Toronto, Canada. The 8th World Congress on Participatory Action Research, June 1 - 5, Cartagena, Colombia.