African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979
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1979-07-07
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Botswana Popular Theatre Project
Abstract
This report covers the African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research held in Mzumbe from 2nd to 7th July, 1979. The workshop brought together participants to discuss and reflect on the application of participatory research and popular theatre as tools for community engagement and education. The report highlights the contributions of Rajesh Tandon, Bob McKenzie, and Ziki Kraai, who presented their thoughts on how popular theatre can be an effective medium for communication, education, and information dissemination within the political and social context of Botswana, particularly in relation to its proximity to South Africa, language divisions, and apathy among the people.
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The workshop emphasized the role of participatory research and popular theatre in facilitating social change and education in Botswana. The report discusses the challenges and opportunities in applying these methodologies within the context of Botswana's socio-political environment and highlights the effectiveness of popular theatre as a tool for community-based communication and extension work.
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Participatory Research, Adult Education, Botswana, Popular Theatre, Extension Work, Social Change, Grassroots Education, South Africa, Political Context
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Tandon, R., MoKenji, B., & Kraai, Z. (1979). African regional workshop on participatory research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979. Botswana Popular Theatre Project.