Institute of Development Studies

Participatory Methodologies

We have a long history in the use, spread and critique of participatory methodologies. Our capacity development and networking activities, including workshops and exchange visits, are linked to our research and policy work. These take place from grassroots through to global levels.

Related Projects

• Citizens' Media and Participatory Communication - A scoping study of the role and potential of participatory communication practices across a diverse spectrum of research programmes. (Ongoing)
• Participation Resource Centre - Practical and theoretical resources on participation from around the world, including participatory methods, approaches and critiques (Ongoing)
• Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) related Familiarisation Workshops - Series of short workshops for participants wishing to get a taste of PRA and PLA approaches (2007 - 2007)

Related Publications




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• Chambers, R. (2012) Provocations for Development, Rugby: Practical Action Publishing
• Scott-Villiers, P., Wilson, S. and Scott-Villiers, A. (2012) 'How a group of young people did it in Napak and Moroto in Karamoja, Uganda'
• Guijt, I. and Gaventa, J. (1998) 'Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation: Learning from Change', IDS Policy Briefing 12, Brighton: IDS
• Molina, G., Molina, F., Tanner, T. and Seballos, F. (2009) 'Child-friendly participatory research techniques for community based adaptation and disaster risk reduction', Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) 60.14:160-166, London: IIED
• Bongartz, P. and Chambers, R. (2009) 'Beyond Subsidies – Triggering a Revolution in Rural Sanitation', IDS InFocus Policy Briefing 10, Brighton: IDS



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