Fals Borda, Orlando2024-12-192024-12-191986Fals Borda, O. (1986). Some Considerations on Participatory-Action Research (PAR) Applications in Fieldwork and Adult Education. International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Bogota.http://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/303The document discusses key lessons from applying PAR methodologies in diverse contexts, emphasizing the fusion of experiential knowledge and Marxist principles to enhance community empowerment. Notable case studies include the Atlantic Coast research in Colombia and a comparative field study across Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico. The work advocates for breaking traditional subject-object research paradigms, promoting a participatory subject-subject dynamic, and fostering authentic engagement for community-driven development.This work by Orlando Fals Borda explores the growing significance of Participatory-Action Research (PAR) in addressing unresolved economic, political, and social challenges at the grassroots level. It underscores the potential of PAR to promote radical, nonviolent change through capacity-building and collective action. The paper provides insights into the methodological and theoretical underpinnings of PAR, exemplified by case studies from Colombia and comparative studies in Nicaragua and Mexico. It further discusses the integration of academic and popular knowledge to empower marginalized communities, aiming for sustainable socio-political transformation.enParticipatory-Action ResearchFieldworkAdult EducationRadical ChangeGrassroots MovementsSocial ProgressKnowledge and PowerMethodologyArticle