Participatory Action Research
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Item International perspectives on participatory monitoring and evaluation(Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), 2009-11-25) Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)This paper developed by PRIA presents international perspectives on participatory monitoring and evaluation, examining its origin, and analysing the principles, methods, and practices that define it. The historical roots of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation are traced to the emergence of participatory research which was influenced by practices of adult educators, and critiqued traditional social science methodologies that devalued popular knowledge and perpetuated elite control over knowledge production. The paper contrasts conventional forms of monitoring and evaluation with participatory forms and discusses the objectives and principles of Participatory M&E. It also outlines core steps in developing Participatory monitoring and evaluation, from identifying stakeholders to collecting information, analysis, and using results, and examines some objectives of innovative participatory techniques. Further, four case studies are used to illustrate participatory monitoring and evaluation in practice. The paper concludes by asking some important questions for proper establishment of participatory monitoring processes such as what information is needed, who will collect it, how it will be collected, and how findings will be used.Item Participatory research network(1987-03) Tandon, RajeshAs dissatisfaction with mainstream social science grew in the 1970s and 1980s, participatory research began to take shape as an alternative way of producing knowledge that was more closely tied to people’s struggles. This paper provides an appraisal of the first decade of participatory research and the networks that emerged around it. The study traces the evolution of the movement through three distinct phases: inception, consolidation, and diffusion. The initial years were shaped by a strong critique of conventional social science and the search for an alternative paradigm rooted in adult education and people’s struggles. The consolidation period witnessed the growth of regional networks, the establishment of participatory research as a recognized program within the International Council for Adult Education, and the development of organisations like PRIA in Asia. The phase of diffusion, then marked a shift toward deeper connections with social movements, as participatory research became more explicitly linked to issues such as land, deforestation, workers’ rights, and women’s empowerment. The paper emphasizes that the future of participatory research lies not only in refining methodology but also in expanding its influence within academia and linking more strongly with people’s concerns. By situating knowledge creation in the context of social struggles, the research underscores participatory research as both a methodology and a worldview that continues to inspire collective action and empowerment.Item Regionalizing the UNESCO knowledge for change consortium: K4C at the ESC!(UNESCO Chair, 2023-10-05) Mercy, NkathaItem The ILO in participatory research(1980-03-31) Rahman, Md. Anisur