Participation: Building Perspectives

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dc.contributor.authorJaitli, Namrata
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-13T07:09:24Z
dc.date.available2024-11-13T07:09:24Z
dc.date.issued0000
dc.descriptionThis paper provides an in-depth review of the concept of participation in development, addressing its historical evolution, different definitions, and the multifaceted roles it plays in community development. The author categorizes various interpretations of participation and explores its relevance in both project-based and empowerment-focused frameworks. It discusses the functions of participation—instrumental, political, social, and psychological—and highlights the challenges and concerns related to its manipulation and spontaneity in real-world development practices. The paper is aimed at researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in the field of community-based development and participatory research.
dc.description.abstractThis document explores the concept of participation in development from various perspectives, including its definition, functions, and nature. It delves into the instrumental, political, social, and psychological functions of participation in development, with a focus on empowering the marginalized sections of society. The text also critically examines the different ways participation is defined, with a particular emphasis on its role in rural development and social change. The document includes a review of various definitions of participation by researchers and international agencies and highlights the challenges of manipulating or co-opting participation in development initiatives.
dc.identifier.citationJaitli, N. (n.d.). Participation: Building Perspectives. PRIA.
dc.identifier.urihttp://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/179
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPRIA
dc.subjectParticipation
dc.subjectCommunity Development
dc.subjectEmpowerment
dc.subjectRural Development
dc.subjectParticipatory Research
dc.subjectPolitical Function
dc.subjectSocial Function
dc.titleParticipation: Building Perspectives
dc.typeWorking Paper

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