ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
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1.10.b. Variation on Levels <strong>of</strong> Engagement: Levels <strong>of</strong> Participation<br />
(Adapted from Amit, E. (1996) Course Manual, Coady International Institute and Pretty, J.<br />
(1994).Alternate systems <strong>of</strong> inquiry for sustainable agriculture. IDS Bulletin, 25(2), 37-49.<br />
Using the same instructions as presented above, you could also substitute the hand <strong>of</strong> participation with<br />
this chart (found in the <strong>Training</strong> Materials Guide as a handout):<br />
A typology <strong>of</strong> participation:<br />
How people participate in development programs and projects<br />
Passive participation<br />
Participation<br />
as contributors<br />
Participation<br />
as consultants<br />
Participation in<br />
implementation<br />
Participation in<br />
decision-making<br />
People participate by being told what is going to happen or has already<br />
happened. They receive benefits (they are “beneficiaries”). They participate<br />
only as long as benefits are available. Project management does not consult<br />
them. Information-sharing only takes place among development<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
People participate by contributing information, resources, or their labour to<br />
the project. The people have little role, if any, in designing the project.<br />
People are consulted about problems and opportunities in the area, and<br />
about the project design. Development pr<strong>of</strong>essionals make the decisions<br />
about the design.<br />
People participate by forming groups to carry out the activities <strong>of</strong> the project<br />
or program. They are not involved in overall decision-making. The groups<br />
tend to be dependent on development pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to initiate them or<br />
facilitate them; they are not self-sustaining in the long-term.<br />
People are actively participating in analysis and planning along with<br />
development pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. They are involved in local decision-making. New<br />
institutions are formed, or existing ones are strengthened. People have a<br />
stake in maintaining these structures and practices.<br />
Self-mobilization<br />
Figure 6: Levels <strong>of</strong> Participation<br />
People participate by undertaking initiatives independent <strong>of</strong> external<br />
institutions. They may enlist the assistance <strong>of</strong> development pr<strong>of</strong>essionals,<br />
but they remain in control <strong>of</strong> the process.<br />
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