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Action research in Haiti : training and initial experiences

Authors: 
Pierre, Jaques
Grandoit, Frantz
1994

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This chapter introduces a project in Haiti that aimed to improve farming systems, but met with early difficulties due to low motivation of local people and field staff. The project adopted action research, defined as a working method for development agents, technicians, cultivators and all those engaged all their lives in productive activities. The authors provide a scheme of the method in Haiti and discuss training, organization and education. The results of the action research are put forward and obstacles encountered.

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Age, gender and sexual coercion : identifying pathways of vulnerability to HIV infection.

Authors: 
Ledward, Andrea
1998

Abstract

Brief report on the methodology and findings of a research project carried out to examine the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of children on a commercial farm. The coping mechanisms used by families and children of both AIDs and non-AIDs affected families were investigated and also the pathways of vulnerability to HIV/AIDs infection. The roles of eduation, the AIDS awareness campaigns and economic insecurity in increasing vulnerability were considered.

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