ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
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2.6. Mapping Physical and Natural Assets<br />
(Adapted from Chambers, 1998, by the Coady Institute)<br />
Session Title<br />
Session Objectives<br />
Duration <strong>of</strong> Session<br />
Resources<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Materials<br />
Mapping physical and natural assets<br />
Identify the physical and natural assets that exist within a village<br />
Show living conditions within the village (types and location <strong>of</strong> houses,<br />
access to services, etc.)<br />
Acquire a practical tool for mapping physical and natural resources<br />
90 minutes<br />
Flipchart<br />
Markers<br />
Magazines<br />
Coloured paper<br />
Example <strong>of</strong> a community map<br />
Introduction<br />
Maps <strong>of</strong> physical and natural assets are important because theyhelp community members see the ways<br />
that natural resources and physical assets can be pooled to achieve a common goal as well as what<br />
assets need to be protected.<br />
Instructions at the Community Level<br />
Explain that you would like them to draw a map <strong>of</strong> the community including all physical and natural<br />
resources and assets. These maps can be drawn in many different ways: on flip chart paper with marks,<br />
on cement with chalk, as a mural on a wall. It is completely up to the community to decide. Give or ask<br />
for examples <strong>of</strong> what should be included:<br />
• the main areas <strong>of</strong> settlement<br />
• surrounding farmland<br />
• grazing land or forest<br />
• roads (and the distance to the nearest town)<br />
• water sources<br />
• irrigated areas<br />
• important buildings in the community such as local government <strong>of</strong>fices, temple, school,<br />
community centre, shops, etc.<br />
It is revealing to see the differences between maps drawn by men and maps drawn by women, because<br />
each group will emphasize the features that are important to them in their daily lives. Men and women<br />
should discuss these differences. Together, they will appreciate the contributions that different genders<br />
(and other social groups) make and the kinds <strong>of</strong> assets and resources they prioritize over others.<br />
Tell the participants that once the first draft <strong>of</strong> the map has been created, more community members<br />
can be invited to come in and add to or correct the map. Note that if the map is on paper, it can be<br />
posted in a public location within the community so that people could continue to add to it.<br />
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