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In the consultative process, primary stakeholders have equal decision-making power with external professionals.
In the consultative process, primary stakeholders have equal decision-making power with external professionals.
False
Participation by collaboration usually results in dramatic changes to the project's objectives.
Participation by collaboration usually results in dramatic changes to the project's objectives.
False
In the empowerment participation approach, outsiders and stakeholders have equal decision-making power.
In the empowerment participation approach, outsiders and stakeholders have equal decision-making power.
True
The Research Stage of a participatory development project involves implementing the planned intervention.
The Research Stage of a participatory development project involves implementing the planned intervention.
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Active participation by local citizens in the Design Stage aims to reduce the quality of the suggested interventions.
Active participation by local citizens in the Design Stage aims to reduce the quality of the suggested interventions.
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Participation in the Implementation Stage decreases the commitment and relevance of the project.
Participation in the Implementation Stage decreases the commitment and relevance of the project.
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Participatory Development Communication is a dynamic and transformative process of dialogue between people, groups, and institutions.
Participatory Development Communication is a dynamic and transformative process of dialogue between people, groups, and institutions.
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Participatory Communication does not support people's participation in their own development.
Participatory Communication does not support people's participation in their own development.
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A focus on 'horizontal' interactions, such as dialogue and exchange, is a key element of Participatory Development Communication.
A focus on 'horizontal' interactions, such as dialogue and exchange, is a key element of Participatory Development Communication.
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Passive Participation involves stakeholders providing answers to questions posed by outside researchers or experts.
Passive Participation involves stakeholders providing answers to questions posed by outside researchers or experts.
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Participatory Development Communication emphasizes the identification of problems and needs by outside experts.
Participatory Development Communication emphasizes the identification of problems and needs by outside experts.
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Participatory Development Communication focuses on identifying solutions and models of change from outside the community.
Participatory Development Communication focuses on identifying solutions and models of change from outside the community.
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Study Notes
Types of Participation
- Consultative process: keeps decision-making power with external professionals
- Collaborative participation: forms groups of primary stakeholders to discuss and analyze predetermined objectives
- Empowerment participation: stakeholders initiate and lead the decision-making process
Participatory Development Project Stages
Research Stage
- Define the project accurately
- Involve relevant stakeholders in studying experiences, knowledge, attitudes, policies, and socio-economic conditions
Design Stage
- Participatory approach secures community ownership and commitment
- Active participation by local citizens and stakeholders enhances the quality and relevance of interventions
Implementation Stage
- Implement planned interventions
- Participation increases commitment, relevance, and sustainability
Participatory Development Communication
- Enables people to diagnose problems, make informed decisions, and take responsibility for their development
- A dynamic, interactive process of dialogue between people, groups, and institutions
- Ensures exchange and self-representation among individuals and groups
Key Elements of Participatory Development Communication
- Identification and prioritization of needs, goals, and outcomes by community members
- Focus on horizontal interactions, self-representation, and collaborative processes
- Emphasis on identifying solutions and positive models of change from within the community
Cycles of Reflection and Action
- Recurring cycles of reflection and action
A Typology of Participation
- 4 ways of participation: participation in implementation, evaluation, benefit, and decision-making
- 4 concepts of participation:
- Passive Participation: minimal or no feedback
- Participation by Consultation: extractive process where stakeholders provide answers to outside researchers or experts
- Participation by Information: stakeholders informed about what is going to happen or has already happened
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This quiz assesses your understanding of Participatory Development Communication, a community-based approach that empowers people to take charge of their development. Test your knowledge of participatory communication, community participation, and stakeholder involvement.
