Summary Report of the 1987 International Conference on Rapid Rural Appraisal

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorGrandstaff, Somluckrat W.
dc.contributor.authorGrandstaff, Terry E.
dc.contributor.authorLovelace, George W.
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-13T06:24:29Z
dc.date.available2024-11-13T06:24:29Z
dc.date.issued1987
dc.descriptionThe conference focused on the evolution of RRA and its potential for rural development research. Key sessions discussed the need for RRA, methodological tools, application contexts, and guidelines for training. Small-group discussions and field visits were held, enabling participants to share practical insights and challenges associated with RRA implementation. The report reflects a collaborative effort to document best practices, assess the reliability of rapid studies, and propose a framework for future RRA development and institutionalization.
dc.description.abstractThis report summarizes the discussions and findings of the 1985 International Conference on Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA), hosted by Khon Kaen University in Thailand. It highlights the emergence of RRA as a methodology for cost-effective, timely, and high-quality research in rural development. Topics covered include core RRA principles, such as triangulation, the use of indigenous knowledge, interdisciplinary teamwork, and flexibility. The conference drew over seventy participants worldwide to discuss RRA’s applications, methodological range, and the need for training and institutionalization.
dc.description.sponsorshipThe Ford Foundation
dc.identifier.citationGrandstaff, S. W., Grandstaff, T. E., & Lovelace, G. W. (1987). Summary report of the 1987 International Conference on Rapid Rural Appraisal. In Proceedings of the 1987 International Conference on Rapid Rural Appraisal. Khon Kaen, Thailand: Khon Kaen University.
dc.identifier.urihttp://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/173
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKhon Kaen University, Thailand; Rural Systems Research and Farming Systems Research Projects
dc.relation.ispartofseriesDraft Summary Report
dc.subjectRapid Rural Appraisal (RRA)
dc.subjectRural Development
dc.subjectDevelopment Research
dc.subjectParticipatory Research
dc.subjectTriangulation
dc.subjectInterdisciplinary Research
dc.subjectFarming Systems
dc.subjectIndigenous Knowledge
dc.subjectMethodology
dc.titleSummary Report of the 1987 International Conference on Rapid Rural Appraisal
dc.title.alternativeProceedings of the 1987 International Conference on Rapid Rural Appraisal
dc.typeTechnical Report

Files

Original bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
Rapid Rural Appraisal - Draft Summary Report.pdf
Size:
9.58 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download

License bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed to upon submission
Description:
Download

Collections

Publications