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Participation in poverty assessments

Authors: 
World Bank. Environment Department
1995

Abstract

This document addresses the World BankÆs approach to country poverty assessments. It looks at the increasing involvement of stakeholder groups, with the aim of building in-country capacity to address the problems of the poor. With examples from a number of countries, it argues that the participation of government and other institutional stakeholders in all aspects of the work increases sensitivity to poverty issues, enhances analytical skills, and builds allegiance to the measures proposed for poverty reduction. In addition it claims that, conventional statistical analysis is complimented by qualitative information from participatory social assessments, which reveal the concerns voiced by the poor.

Publisher

World Bank

Washington D.C., USA
http://web.worldbank.org

The World BankÆs learning process and mainstreaming of participation.

Authors: 
Zmitrovis, A.
1996

Abstract

This working draft traces the process by which the Bank has attempted to understand and make better use of methodologies, and also examines the current status of participatory efforts within the Bank, based on the Participation Action Plan endorsed by the Board of Directors in 1994. It gives a history of the use and trends in participatory methodologies in the Bank and is a good source to review the World BankÆs participatory experiences.

The Participation of non governmental organisations in poverty alleviation: a case study of the Honduras Social Investment Fund Project.

Authors: 
Webb, A.K.V.
Lee, K.W
SantÆ Anna, A.M.
1995

Abstract

The report analyses the role of NGOs in the Honduras Social Investment fund (FHIS) operations. The primary purpose of the report is to asses actual NGO participation against the role envisioned for NGOs in the Staff Appraisal Reports (SARs) for both credits. It also presents information and suggestions that may be useful in future collaborations among the World Bank, governments, and NGOs. The report is divided into various chapters. It provides a summary description of the project, and overviews of NGOs in Honduras, and NGO participation in the FHIS from 1990 to 1995. It looks at the types of involvement, the participation of NGOs as Subproject Executors, the outcome and a cost benefit analysis of NGO participation. The remaining section is on lessons learned for the future roles of NGOs in the FHIS, NGO selection, Technical Assistance and Training, supervision and evaluation, administrative delays and the Subproject sustainability.

Publisher

World Bank

Washington D.C., USA
http://web.worldbank.org

Reforming Agricultural Extension in Bangladesh: Blending Greater Participation and Sustainability with Institutional Strengthening

Authors: 
Chowdury, M. K.
Gilbert, E. H.
1996

Abstract

The limited effectiveness of the Training and Visit (T&V) system of extension in sustaining agricultural growth, combined with concerns about sustainability and pressures towards greater participation by farmers and the private sector, have stimulated major reconsideration of extension strategies in Bangladesh. This paper offers a conceptual framework for assessing the coherence, performance and sustainability of extension strategies. Subsequent sections review changes in agricultural production and productivity in the past two decades. Evidence of the contribution of extension is mainly circumstantial. The final section of the paper examines the major features of the new extension which include: decentralisation within the Department of Agricultural Extension; the use of groups in communications with farming communities; and greater efforts to assess farmers' needs and to tailor messages. The paper concludes that although these reforms are steps in the right direction, the strategy appears to be based upon unrealistic assumptions regarding the willingness and ability of different organisations to make changes and work together.

Farmer-Led Approaches to Extension: Papers Presented at a Workshop in the Philippines, July, 1995

Authors: 
Scarborough, Vanessa
1996

Abstract

The report contains six papers presented at a workshop in the Philippines. The papers describe various aspects of extension systems in which farmers are the primary extension agents. One paper concerns the most established farmer-to-farmer movement, in Latin America, describing its evolution and expansion in Nicaragua and subsequent spread to other countries. Two papers are by people who have been extensionist/farmers in farmer-to-farmer systems. Another paper describes a farmer-based extension and participatory research system in the uplands of Indonesia, while a fifth describes the Nepal Agro-forestry FoundationÆs (NAF) approach to farmer-led extension. The last paper describes the principles upon which many farmer-farmer systems of extension are now based.

Technology and Rural Development in a Base Economic Organisation: 'El CEIBO' Ltd., Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives

Authors: 
Bebbington, A.
Quisbert, J.
Trujillo, G.
1996

Abstract

This paper analyses the case of a federation of thirty-six cocoa producing cooperatives in Bolivia. It is one of the strongest and most successful economic organisations in Bolivia. It is also one of the most successful cases of small farmer organisation around technology generation and product transformation and marketing in the Andes. The paper discusses how this programme has emerged, and factors that have favoured its success. The paper and the larger study indicate some of the ways in which the strategies and impacts of economically-based organisations differ from those of more traditional, representative and politically-oriented small farmer organisations.

Putting Indicators of Effectiveness into the Arena for Negotiation

Authors: 
Robb, C.
1996

Abstract

This is a letter written to Mr. Wolfensohn as a comment on a talk delivered at the professional Bankers Association. The letter specifically refers to an issue raised on not judging by volume, but by results. This is in connection with the way the World Bank judges effectiveness as part of the change management process. According to this letter, judging effectiveness of work in the Bank should be linked to the key question ôwhose reality counts?ö The letter says that the Bank has predetermined indicators for monitoring and evaluation of its operations from its own perspective. In order for the Bank to understand its effectiveness in alleviating poverty, it should try to understand its own biases and to offset them by putting the views of the poor first. In conclusion, the letter says that indicators for monitoring and evaluation should not be determined by the Bank, but by the stake holders. The indicators should remain part of an on-going negotiation process because perceptions change.

Participatory Training in Tanzania

Authors: 
Kroek, T.
1996

Abstract

This describes how PLA methods were used in a village in Tanzania to help villagers understand their situation and take action. The methods used are described as are some of the problems encountered by the outside team, as well as their positive experiences.

Participatory Action Research and Social Change : the most complete book for those committed to research, participation and social change

Authors: 
Selener, D.

Abstract

Participatory action research approaches have been developed and applied in four main areas: 1) participatory research in community development, 2) action research in organizations, 3) action research in schools, and 4) farmer participatory research. This book gives details of how, where and for what purpose PAR approaches are being used and discusses the role of the researhcer and implications for social chance of each approach.

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