Report on PALM Workshop

This workshop introduced the participatory learning approach (PALM) to the ODA Slum Improvement Project Implementation Staff from four states in India. Fieldwork was conducted in the slums of Hyderabad to give participants experience applying the tools introduced. The workshop encouraged practionners to recognize urban people's knowledge and skills, and to identify local resources. The workshop introduced PRA methods for use in urban areas. These methods included mapping, seasonality, matrix ranking, Venn diagramming, and livelihood analysis.