Regional Interprofessional Dialogue (IPD) on Participatory Research and Development for Social work Education of Maharashtra
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1996-03-24
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The regional IPD was a follow-up of the National IPD organised jointly by PRIA and Association of Schools of Social Work in India (ASSWI) in Delhi from April 19-25 1995. This workshop was jointly organised by PRIA, ASSWI and Maharashtra Association of Social Work Educators (MASWE) and washeld in the serene surroundings of Prakriti's "Resource Centre for Women and Development" near Nagpur. The regional workshop commenced with a floral welcome of all the participants. Mr. John Menacherry, the General Secretary of MASWE welcomed all the participants to this workshop. 28 participants from 21 social work institutes had attended this three day residential workshop.
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This workshop aimed to strengthen the relationship between NGOs and Social Work Educators in Maharashtra to promote Participatory Development (PD). Key topics like Participatory Research (PR) and Participation were discussed, with a focus on grassroots-level development, women’s empowerment, and tribal inclusion. Real-life case studies highlighted the importance of people-centered approaches to development.
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Urban communities., Illiterate women, Panchayat, Tribal Participation, Community-Based Solutions
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PRIA. (1996). Regional Interprofessional Dialogue (IPD) on Participatory Research and Development for Social work Education of Maharashtra.