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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Perceived Consequences of COVID-19 on Girls' Education in Bugesera District, Rwanda
This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on girls' education in Bugesera District, Rwanda. It highlights how the pandemic worsened existing inequalities for women and girls, leading to school closures and increased dropout rates among vulnerable groups. By using participatory methods, the research
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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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Integrating Internet Literacy Curriculum for Secondary Education
Explore a research-based curriculum, 'The Internet and Us,' designed to enhance Internet literacy among secondary school students. The program focuses on critical media literacy principles and teaches themes like history of the web, virtual sociality, and brain-behavioral science. Engage in particip
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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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Community-Led Research Design with Tom from Chiang Mai
Tom, an advocate from Chiang Mai, Thailand, shares his work empowering communities in Asia-Pacific through participatory research, human rights advocacy, and sustainable development practices. Learn about his efforts to combat forced eviction and promote inclusive policies for environmental protecti
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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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Understanding Power Dynamics in Focus Group Discussions with South Sudanese Diaspora in the UK
Exploring the nuances of power within focus group discussions involving the South Sudanese diaspora in the UK, this study challenges assumptions about power in research interactions. It delves into inclusive, participatory, and emancipatory research methods while examining the place of power in thes
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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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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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Impactful Research on Sex Work and Social Change: Insights from Swansea University
Research conducted by Associate Professor Debbie Jones and Professor Tracey Sagar at Swansea University focuses on the impact of sex work on society, with a particular emphasis on participatory action research (PAR) methodologies. Their work highlights the importance of understanding the relationshi
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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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Supporting Emotional Wellbeing of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Current research highlights the increased likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression among Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). Through participatory action research, findings reveal challenges like disordered sleep, semi-starvation issues, loss of hope, and traum
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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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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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Exploring Research Design and Funding Priorities in Northern Ireland
Dive into the world of research at the upcoming Application and Research Design Workshop scheduled for Friday, 28th May 2021. Discover the strategic priorities driving impactful research initiatives, learn about current research projects, funding processes, and collaborations. Explore the rich histo
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Comparative Study of Public Participatory Experiences in Various Countries
This study compares public participatory experiences in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Croatia, Kenya, South Africa, South Korea, and the Philippines, evaluating how each case defines public participation, distinguishes between access to budget information and participation processes, and categorizes insti
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Understanding Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Methods
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a systematic approach used in developing countries for understanding local communities' knowledge, resources, and needs. It involves community participation, interactive methods, and visualization techniques to gather information on areas like agriculture, natu
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Decades of Participatory Action Research on Community Living and Participation Disparities
Explore the insights gained from three decades of participatory action research on real choice, community living, and participation disparities among diverse people with disabilities. The initiatives focus on multifaceted interventions aimed at promoting community living and participation, with a sp
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