This article based on a case study of the use of REFLECT in Bangladesh, suggests that when REFLECT is linked to a savings and credit programme it can promote a change in women's status.
The results of an investigation of the farming systems of two villages in Ghorka District using RRA/PRA methods are presented and possible interventions identified.
Based on an impact study of Concern's agricultural and community development projects in Iringa region this paper shows how the claims frequently made for participation in development projects need qualifying. The authors argue that some of the grandiose claims made for the need for participation are unhelpful. Extension can be vastly improved simply by encouraging field staff to listen more closely to farmers whilst exaggerated claims act to confuse the process of working out what exactly is needed in each specicfic case and why.
This paper documents experiences from Tweerivier, one of the field sites during a training workshop in Participatory Health and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST).
Sanitation ladders and matrices can be used to expose villagers to a range of sanitation options. In this case study villagers were only aware of two sanitation technology options both of which were inappropriate given the hard rock conditions and limited water. Using these tools local perceptions on the advantages and disdvantages of each option were solicited and a possible demonstration toilet option was suggested, as part of an introductory phase of a sanitation project.