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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Perspectives on the Relationship Between Religion and Culture
Religious people often perceive the larger culture in different ways, as illustrated by Richard Niebuhr's classic positions in "Christ and Culture" and Charles Kraft's later perspectives on God's role in culture. These viewpoints range from rejecting cultural influence to integrating Christianity an
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Understanding Culture and Society
Culture and society are interconnected concepts, where culture encompasses beliefs, behaviors, and objects shared within a community, shaping their identity and values. Society, on the other hand, comprises individuals interacting based on common cultural bonds, whether ethnic, gender-based, or thro
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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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Understanding Nigerian Culture, Government, and Economy: Module One
Delve into Module One of the course on Nigerian culture, government, and economy with a focus on the Introduction and Concepts of Culture. Explore definitions of culture, various types of culture, characteristics, importance, related concepts, levels, and differences between culture and ethnic group
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Understanding Just Culture in Leadership: Creating a Fair and Error-Preventive Environment
Punitive culture in institutions can lead to mistakes being hidden, affecting error prevention. Dr. Lucian Leape highlights the importance of avoiding punishment for errors, advocating for a Just Culture model. This model, coined by David Marx, recognizes human error and helps differentiate between
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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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Understanding Plant Tissue Culture: Methods and Requirements
Plant tissue culture involves the in-vitro culture of plant explants under aseptic conditions, covering cell, organ, and suspension cultures. This process, pioneered by German botanist Gottlieb Haberlandt, relies on the totipotency of plant cells. Key requirements include laboratory organization, su
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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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Understanding Culture in Sociology: Key Concepts and Definitions
Culture is the cornerstone of society, distinguishing humans from animals and shaping our social lives. Sociologists define culture as the shared values, practices, norms, and beliefs that govern our interactions and behaviors. This comprehensive guide explores the non-material aspects of culture, i
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Overview of Cell Culture Methods and Importance in Research
Introduction to the principles of cell culture, including tissue culture, organ culture, and cell culture methods. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each technique and highlights the need for cell culture in research for studying cellular behavior and large-scale production of cell mater
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Understanding Popular Culture: Classification and Impact
General classification of culture includes Popular, High/Elite, Low/Subculture, Primary & Secondary, Folk, and Co-Culture. Popular culture, shaped by mass media, encompasses ideas, attitudes, and phenomena favored by society. It influences daily life, with examples like styles of dress, slang, and s
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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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Proposed NRC Safety Culture Policy Statement Overview
This document provides an overview of the proposed Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Safety Culture Policy Statement presented by Eric Fries, the Safety Culture Program Manager. It covers topics such as NRC's mission, responsibility, safety culture background, draft policy statement, current statu
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Plant Tissue Culture Methods for Growth and Reproduction Study
Plant tissue culture methods such as root tip culture, shoot-tip culture, leaf culture, flower culture, and anther and pollen culture allow for the study of growth, reproduction, and genetic variations in plants. These techniques involve culturing various plant parts under sterile conditions to inve
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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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Understanding Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Business Success
Organizational culture encompasses shared beliefs, values, and behaviors within a company. It influences goal-setting, strategies, and employee actions. The transmission of culture is vital for aligning values with business practices. Culture matters for client relations, differentiation, and managi
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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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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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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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Challenges of Globalization in Popular Culture
Globalization of popular culture presents challenges such as the threat to folk culture and negative environmental impacts. Rising incomes lead to a shift from folk to popular culture, affecting traditional values and clothing symbolism. The adoption of Western clothing in Middle Eastern countries f
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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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Cultivating a Successful Culture in Neurology Department
Importance of culture in a neurology department highlighted by Dr. Robin L. Brey. Emphasis on how culture trumps strategy and the role of leaders in maintaining a positive culture. Examples and insights on how culture influences decision-making and behavior. Attributes of a successful culture and ho
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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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