Participatory Rural Appraisal
Participatory Rural Appraisal

Author: N. Narayanasamy

Publisher: Concept Publishing Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9788180691669

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This Book Seeks To Assess The State-Of-The-Art Of Participatory Rural Appraisal (Pra) Among The Ngos In Tamil Nadu, With Particular Focus On Efficacy Of Participatory Methods. It Finds Out The Problems And Challenges Encountered By The Ngos In Employing Pra Methods In Rural Development Work, And Analyses The Steps Taken By Them To Overcome Such Problems And Challenges. Also, It Ascertains The Innovations, If Any, Attempted By Ngos In The Arena Of Participatory Methods.

Participatory Rural Appraisal
Participatory Rural Appraisal

Author: Dr. N. Narayanasamy

Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media

Published: 2024-05-05

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13:

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The book comprises twenty-two chapters. The first two chapters deal with the origin, concept and principles of PRA. Chapters 3 – 20 deal with the methods of PRA. Each method is described in detail, explaining the concept, the procedure to be adopted, the participants to be involved, its application, merits and limitations and the precautions to be taken. In order to quickly grasp the methods, plenty of field-based illustrations are given. These illustrations are drawn from a wide variety of fields in order to make the readers understand and grasp the varied fields of application of PRA. Chapter 21 describes the roles and responsibilities of the PRA team members. This is an important segment in the book, for the effective practice of PRA mostly depends on the attitude and behaviour of the PRA team members. The final chapter dwells upon the application of PRA methodology in select fields of development. The book should be of immense use to those who believe in the institutionalisation of participation. Students, teachers, researchers, NGO workers, donors and aid agencies in the development field will find this book comprehensive, meaningful and productive. However, the book does not aim to replace field experience, since the latter is always more rewarding. The author welcomes comments and suggestions from the readers.

Q-squared, Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Poverty Appraisal
Q-squared, Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Poverty Appraisal

Author: S. M. Ravi Kanbur

Publisher: Orient Blackswan

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9788178240534

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Increasingly It Is Recognized That Policy Design For Attacking Poverty Requires An Approach That Makes Best Use Of The Relative Strengths Of Qualitative And Quantitative Analytical Tools, Applied To The Situation At Hand. This Volume Brings Together The World Leaders In Analysis From Both Sides Of The Divide To Push The Dialogue Forward.

Learning from Change
Learning from Change

Author: International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Publisher: IDRC

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0889368953

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Learning from Change provides an overview of the common themes and experiences in participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation across different institutions and sectors. It is a compilation of selected case studies and discussions between practitioners, academics, donors, and policymakers in participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E). It explores conceptual, methodological, institutional, and policy issues that need to be addressed to enrich our understanding and practice of PM&E. The book is in three sections. The first provides a general overview of PM&E, synthesizing literature surveys and regional reviews of PM&E practice around the world. The second presents case studies that illustrate the diverse range of settings and contexts in which PM&E is being applied. The third raises the key issues and challenges arising from the case studies and discussions, and proposes areas for future research and action. Learning from Change will be an important reference for development professionals worldwide as well as for anyone interested in the process of participatory development, including researchers, academics, fieldworkers, development practitioners, and policymakers.

The Gender and Rural Advisory Services Assessment Tool
The Gender and Rural Advisory Services Assessment Tool

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2019-02-21

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 925131148X

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FAO’s Gender and Rural Advisory Services Assessment Tool (GRAST) is designed to support providers of rural advisory services in their efforts to develop gender-sensitive programmes. By undertaking a gender assessment of rural advisory services at policy, organizational and individual levels, GRAST provides entry points for improving the gender-responsiveness of the design and delivery of advisory services in a truly transformative manner. Its ultimate objective is to ensure that rural advisory services respond to the needs and priorities of both rural women and men and that, as a consequence, they can equally access to and benefit from these services.

Participatory Workshops
Participatory Workshops

Author: Robert Chambers

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-05-23

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1136560149

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This sourcebook is for all who work with others on participatory learning and change. Written in a spirit of critical reflection and serious fun, it provides 21 sets of ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers and presenters, and anyone who organises and manages workshops, courses, classes and other events for sharing and learning ideas. It covers topics such as getting started, seating arrangements, forming groups, managing large numbers, helping each other learn, analysis and feedback, dealing with dominators, evaluation and ending, coping with horrors, and common mistakes.