Participatory research and ecological economics for biodiversity conservation in Vanuatu
This note describes in detail how different research methods - such as RRA, PRA, participatory decision making and ecological economics - could be integrated to make the research relevant to the needs of local people, planners and academics. The importance of selecting a particular research method or a combination of methods depending on the specific situation of the research site is highlighted. The actual process involved in conducting the research are explained.