Proposal for the Study of Participatory Research, Evaluation and Training Efforts in India
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This proposal outlines a study to document, analyze, and synthesize participatory processes in research, evaluation, and training across diverse settings in India. It highlights the shift in development strategies toward bottom-up, participatory approaches emphasizing empowerment, organizational building, and integration of popular knowledge. The study aims to fill gaps in documentation and provide accessible insights to grassroots activists and professionals. The methodology includes selecting case studies, engaging with stakeholders, and conducting field observations and workshops to generate actionable findings. Key questions include exploring control dynamics, knowledge creation, praxis, and empowerment in participatory processes. The study aims to produce a final report in multiple languages for wide dissemination.
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The study will follow participatory principles in its methodology, employing comparative methods across a sample of 6–8 participatory initiatives in India. It involves a collaborative process of planning, data collection, mid-term review, analysis, and final reporting. The timeline for the study is 21 months, with a focus on direct observation, interviews, and collaborative workshops. The findings aim to contribute to the empowerment of grassroots organizations and the promotion of participatory practices in research, evaluation, and training.
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Participatory research, Participatory evaluation, Participatory training, Empowerment, Organizational building, Praxis, Popular knowledge
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PRIA. Proposal for the Study of Participatory Research, Evaluation and Training Efforts in India. PRIA.