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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Overview of AANAPISI Program in the United States
The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program aims to support institutions with a minimum of 10% Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander undergraduate enrollment. Currently, there are 54 funded AANAPISI institutions across 16 states and t
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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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Understanding Social Institutions: An Introduction by Imran Ahmad Sajid, PhD
Discover the concept of social institutions through Dr. Imran Ahmad Sajid's explanation. Explore how institutions are established practices that shape complex social forms, distinguishing between institutions and conventions, and their relation to society and culture. Delve into the role of institut
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Role of Institutions in Economic Development: A Comprehensive Analysis
Understanding the significance of institutions in economic development is crucial, as they play a pivotal role in shaping societal, political, and economic relations. Institutions, defined as established customs or practices, act as the rules of the game that structure human interactions. Their qual
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Artha Rin Ain 2003: Special Legislation for Financial Institutions' Debt Recovery
Artha Rin Ain 2003 is a special legislation aimed at enhancing the recovery process of outstanding debts of financial institutions in Bangladesh. The law addresses the shortcomings of previous acts and establishes dedicated courts for the swift resolution of cases involving unpaid claims. It encompa
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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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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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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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Analyzing Climate Change Policy and Institutions in Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago
Key findings from piloting a Caribbean process focused on improving the capacity for effective climate change adaptation policy and action in Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. The project aims to enhance understanding, capacity building, and participatory climate change policy development in Cari
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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 Social Institutions and Welfare in Human Society
Social institutions play a crucial role in addressing social problems and meeting the basic needs of human societies. Concepts of welfare and institutions like family, education, economy, and politics are explored. Welfare is described as traveling smoothly on the road of life, derived from the root
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Understanding Banking Institutions and Their Types
Banking institutions play a vital role in the financial sector by mobilizing public savings and providing funds to meet various financial needs. Commercial banks, investment banks, co-operative banks, and central banks are some examples of banking institutions. Scheduled banks enjoy certain benefits
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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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Political Determinants of Incentives in Local Governance: Bangladesh Context
Study delves into the political determinants shaping incentives of Union Parishad (UP) leaders in Bangladesh for creating inclusive, participatory, and pro-poor governance. It explores the nuanced relationship between citizens and elected representatives, highlighting the role of social accountabili
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The Politics of Citizens Assemblies: Why Political Leaders Establish Participatory Institutions
This study delves into the motivations behind political leaders establishing citizens assemblies, focusing on the German-speaking Community as a case study. Through interviews and analysis, it explores how these institutions lead to better decisions, heal democracy, and strengthen community bonds, u
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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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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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NORDRESS Project Governance and Administration Overview
The NORDRESS project involves various entities like the Executive Board, Council, Partner Institutions, and Supporting Institutions for day-to-day management, decision-making, and overall support. The Project Manager from the University of Iceland plays a central role, coordinating activities and li
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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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Understanding Political Institutions and Their Significance in Governance
Dr. R.E.V. Gyampo, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at UG College of Education, explains the concept of institutions, distinguishing between formal and informal ones. He emphasizes the importance of rules within institutions for predictability and behavior governance. The discussion
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Role and Function of Academic Senate in Higher Education Governance
Academic Senate plays a crucial role in the governance of higher education institutions, particularly in California community colleges. Established through legislative acts, the Senate is responsible for making recommendations on various academic and professional matters, including curriculum develo
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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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