Community-Based Participatory Research for Hard-to-Reach Populations: A Collaborative Approach
This presentation focuses on community-based participatory research for hard-to-reach populations, particularly on implementing harm reduction strategies for amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use. It addresses community engagement, outreach to hidden sites, societal perceptions of drug use, and the c
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Remote and Participatory Strategic Planning Workshop Experience at the Federal Police Agency
In August 2023, the Federal Police Agency conducted a remote and participatory strategic planning workshop aimed at implementing the PF80 Project, diagnosing institutional problems from the perspective of employees, receiving proposals, and initiating the strategic planning process. The workshop inv
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Community-Based Research Initiatives in Broward County
Explore the collaborative efforts and initiatives in Broward County focusing on youth mental health, care coordination, and community empowerment through participatory action research. Key organizations like the Children's Services Council play a vital role in enhancing the lives of children and fam
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Understanding Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) at Centurion University
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a methodology involving the local community in assessing resources, identifying problems, and creating action plans. This intensive learning experience is carried out by a multidisciplinary team at Centurion University, Odisha, India, emphasizing active partici
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Transformative Approach: Participatory Grant Making for Community Empowerment
Participatory grant making (PGM) is a method aimed at reshaping power dynamics within funding processes, shifting community members from beneficiaries to decision-makers. MCJL and UJCC collaborate to implement PGM, enabling community-led initiatives for change and capacity building. Through a facili
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Empowering Community Decision-Making with Participatory Budgeting
Participatory Budgeting (PB) empowers local residents to directly influence how public funds are spent on community projects. Through stages like information sharing, application submission, and voting, programs like CO2GO and NCIL aim to engage diverse communities in decision-making for a sustainab
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Enhancing Participatory Democracy in Namibia: EPDN Programme Review
The EPDN Programme aims to enhance participatory democracy in Namibia by strengthening collaboration between Civil Society Organizations, Government, and Parliament in education, skills, and rural development sectors. Specific tasks include assisting in the implementation of the Civic Organisations
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Empowering Farmers Through Market Surveys
The market survey methodology outlined in the content focuses on empowering farmers by increasing their understanding of market dynamics, building relationships with market players, and enhancing decision-making skills. It involves structured steps like sensitization workshops, crop selection, and i
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Assessing Life Skills and Values in East Africa: A Participatory Approach
Life skills education is crucial for children's development, yet its assessment varies across cultures. The ALiVE initiative in East Africa aims to enhance system capacities for assessing life skills and values. The ALiVE tool development process involved prioritization, contextualization, literatur
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Empowering Rural Development through GPDP: A Comprehensive Approach
The 73rd amendment of the Indian Constitution established Panchayats as local self-governing bodies, aimed at promoting grassroots democracy in rural areas. The Gaon Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) serves as a tool for holistic village development, empowering local governance institutions to imple
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Implementing NDCs Through NAMAs: Drivers, Needs & Opportunities
This content discusses Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) as a vehicle to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), highlighting success factors, guiding questions, and lessons from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It covers the role of NAMAs in achieving sustainable
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Participatory Training Methods Overview
Explore participatory training methods including interactive lecture, case study, and critical incident methods. Features include learning through experiences, adapting content based on participant feedback, and promoting inclusiveness. Learn how to select training methods based on objectives, time,
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Saida By-Pass Road Project: Solving Traffic Congestion
The Saida By-Pass Road Project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Saida, Lebanon by creating a bypass road to divert traffic away from the city center. This project will not only improve transportation efficiency but also facilitate economic development and environmental preservation. With a to
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Developing a Participatory Approach to Fisheries Management in UK Offshore MPAs
The 2-year project launched in April 2018 aims to address uncertainty around fishing impacts in offshore environments by engaging key stakeholders through Adaptive Management. The project focuses on developing a consistent approach for managing sedimentary habitats in light of scientific uncertainty
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Co-evolution of Coastal Human Activities and Mediterranean Natural Systems for Sustainable Tourism
The kick-off meeting focused on the co-evolution of coastal human activities and Mediterranean natural systems for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean region. Stakeholder involvement in developing local action plans was emphasized through participatory processes, aiming to address real needs an
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Open Government Partnership: Local Programme in Glasgow
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) Local Programme in Glasgow aims to promote transparent, participatory, inclusive, and accountable governance by bringing together governments, citizens, and civil society organizations. Through collaborative efforts, the program focuses on key policy themes such
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Using Case Studies to Enhance Climate Services in the Arctic and Beyond
Co-developing climate services through participatory frameworks and case studies is crucial for understanding the impacts of Arctic climate change on global weather patterns. This approach empowers stakeholders by providing tailored knowledge and engaging them in interactive activities to enhance pr
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Exploring Worship: Reflecting on Traditions and Practices
Delve into the essence of worship through the lens of tradition and practice, as inspired by the insights of John Wesley. Reflect on key questions that challenge the way we approach worship, contemplate elements lost over time, and reconsider the significance of various worship practices. Explore th
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Participatory Irrigation Management for Improved Water Use Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation
DHAN Foundation in Hyderabad is implementing participatory irrigation management for enhancing water use efficiency and restoring traditional water resources like lakes with local participation. The focus is on conservation and development of traditional irrigation tanks to promote livelihoods, maxi
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Enhancing Climate Change Policy in the Caribbean through Participatory Research: ARIA Toolkit Pilot
Strong efforts are being made to enhance climate change policy and institutions in the Caribbean through a participatory research project. Funded by CDKN, the project aims to improve the capacity of Caribbean islands to develop and implement effective climate change adaptation policies. The ARIA too
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Participatory Development and Trust Building in Low-Trust Societies
Models of participatory development in low-trust societies highlight the failure of government-led approaches due to inequalities and distrust between government agencies and communities. Breaking this vicious circle requires establishing equitable partnerships and ensuring equal roles in planning a
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Progress Update on APRM Implementation in South Africa
South Africa's implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) involves a participative approach with involvement from government and civil society. Key structures such as the National Governing Council and National Secretariat play vital roles in managing the APRM process. The presentati
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Enhancing Student-Faculty Collaboration in Participatory Governance
Explore the significance of students and faculty working together in participatory governance within educational institutions. Learn about the history, value, and benefits of participatory governance, as well as the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders. Discover how this collaborative
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Developing Participatory Strategies for Sustainable Tourism Growth
Explore the key topics discussed in a workshop focusing on developing participatory strategies for competitive, sustainable, and inclusive tourism development. Topics include the pillars of strategy elaboration, vision and mission, market positioning, Protvez methodology, and a case study on the Umb
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Enhancing Participatory Governance for Sustainable Forest Management in Cross River State, Nigeria
This overview outlines the objectives, principles, geographic coverage, and technical aspects of the Participatory Governance Assessment (PGA) pilot research conducted in Cross River State, Nigeria in 2014. The PGA aimed to evaluate legal instruments, institutional capacity, community participation,
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Participatory Governance Assessments in REDD+ and Global Democratic Governance Programmes
This content explores the concept of Participatory Governance Assessments (PGA) in the context of REDD+ initiatives, highlighting its objectives, value-added benefits, typical processes, and alignment with other governance indicators. It delves into examples from different countries like Indonesia,
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Rwanda's Imihigo Performance Contracts: A Path to Accountability and Development
Rwanda's Imihigo are performance contracts between the President and government agencies, aimed at improving governance, justice, and economic indicators. Implemented since 2006, Imihigo hold leaders accountable, promote stakeholder ownership, transparency, and result-oriented performance, emphasizi
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Promoting Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) for Small Scale Organic Farming in Thailand
The project aims to strengthen organic agriculture communities in Thailand through the establishment of Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) as an alternative to third-party certification. PGS advocates for market and government recognition, focusing on quality assurance, trust, and knowledge excha
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Impact Assessment of Refugee Economies in Uganda - Research Workshop Highlights
This document outlines the methodological workshop on measuring the impacts of refugees and IDPs on host countries and communities in Uganda. It focuses on the Humanitarian Innovation Project's research in Uganda, emphasizing the role of innovation, technology, and the private sector in refugee assi
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Role of Bioaware in Biotechnology Awareness Creation
Bioaware, the national biotechnology awareness strategy hosted at NACOSTI, aims to provide a participatory mechanism for creating awareness about the role of biotechnology in Kenya's development agenda. It seeks to impart knowledge of biotechnology and its products to human health and the environmen
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Addressing Barriers in Maternal Health: A Participatory Approach for Accountability
This research focused on addressing barriers in maternal health through participatory approaches due to low utilization of existing maternal health services, poor quality of care, strain on public health infrastructures, under-reporting, and long-term impacts of the pandemic. The intervenor, a legal
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Insights from RIS3 Monitoring Working Group Meeting at Ken Guy Wise Guys Ltd.
The feedback from the second meeting of the RIS3 Monitoring Working Group at Ken Guy Wise Guys Ltd. in Barcelona highlighted key tasks, including presentations on monitoring exercises, participatory exercises, and the RIS3 Monitoring Clinic. The presentation emphasized humor in communication, while
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Navigating Challenges in Participatory Research: Strategies Against Delegitimation
Delve into the complexities of participatory research as this article explores strategies to combat delegitimation in community-based work, highlighting methods to empower and amplify marginalized voices against dismissive practices.
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Water and Sanitation in Asia Pacific: Community Planning for Health Improvement
The article discusses the PHAST process (Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation) in Asia Pacific, focusing on seven steps for community planning to prevent diarrhoeal diseases. It covers problem identification, analysis, planning for solutions, selecting options, monitoring, evaluation,
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Understanding Participatory Approaches in Rural Appraisal
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a methodology focusing on enabling local communities to share, enhance, and analyze their knowledge to plan and take action. Originating as Rural Rapid Appraisal (RRA) in the 1970s, PRA emphasizes participation, shared visual representations, and empowerment of
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Principles of Participatory Decision-Making in Local Health Policy Development
Participatory decision-making involves giving stakeholders a voice in interventions, welcoming diverse perspectives, and avoiding domination by any individual or group. Challenges such as excluding certain groups or rubber-stamping ideas need to be addressed to ensure a truly participatory process.
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Sustainable Strategies for Natural Resource Management Planning
Natural Resource Management (NRM) involves the conservation and rejuvenation of resources like soil and water, aiming to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the use of indigenous knowledge, scientific interventions, and community par
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Participatory Governance Assessment (PGA) for REDD+ Workshop Overview
This document provides insights into the Kick-off workshop for the Participatory Governance Assessment (PGA) for REDD+ in Vietnam. It outlines the objectives, agenda, significance of PGA for REDD+ in Vietnam, pilot phase details, stakeholder involvement, and workshop objectives. Key topics include t
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Spring 2021 Campus-wide Participatory Governance Survey Analysis
Analysis of the 2020-2021 Participatory Governance Survey results conducted on campus in Spring 2021, presented by Alex Claxton to the Planning and Budgeting Council on May 5, 2021. The report includes insights on the response rate and key findings from the survey.
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Key Issues in Participatory Health Research
This content discusses the importance of articulating the impact of participatory research, highlighting the need for improvement in articulation and how communities of participatory health researchers are addressing these issues. It explores paradigms, underlying assumptions, and the fundamental im
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