TheWorkshop: An Annual International Praxis Commune on Participatory Development

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This 10-day residential workshop acts as a forum for participants from across the world to come together for reflection and learning. It provides both a theoretical understanding of participatory approaches/tools as well as the opportunity to apply them in the field. It provides an opportunity to debate and discuss on relevant thematic issues. While the diversity and the wealth of experiences participants bring with them makes each edition unique and unrepeatable, the workshop follows a common learning programme, grounded in years of experience.

Programme Outline

An introductory, common module on Attitudes, Behaviours and Change (ABC) facilitated by Robert Chambers

• Interactive classroom sessions in the thematic module chosen

• Practical sessions in the field, hosted by locally renowned organisations

• Evening talks on diverse development-related topics

• Film screenings on issues of relevance

• Introduction to the latest relevant publications and reference materials

• Field work in rural and peri-urban locations as appropriate to the module content

• Gallery walk on 15 years of Praxis experiences

• Cultural evening

• Thematic group discussions, workshop experience sharing and collective reflection

• Creative corners on contemporary interests

Till date, this programme has attracted more than 1367 participants from over 47 countries. Among them are policy makers, development professionals from INGOs, NGOs and CBOs, students and proactive individuals. Past modules have included Micro Level Planning, Training of Trainers, Project Management, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation, Participatory Research and Advocacy and Participatory Poverty Assessment.

 

The main objectives of this workshop are:

1. To provide an in-depth understanding of the principles, approaches and methods of participatory practices

2. To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences

3. To inform participants of the latest innovations developed by practitioners from across the world

4. To create a worldwide network of trained PRA/PLA practitioners

5. To provide a hands-on learning experience through fieldwork

6. To make the participants capable of using participatory methods in their thematic area of work

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