Rural participatory research in Alaska: the case of Tanakon village

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A case study of sanitation issues in Tanakon, Alaska reveals the effective methods of participatory research for planning, managing, supporting and operating sanitation projects. Topics discussed include methods of participatory research, such as getting permission from the Tribal Council to visit and conduct research, conducting interviews, participating in community activities and social diagramming; the suggestion that changed processes for public participation in planning could improve sanitation delivery and maintenance programs in rural Alaska is also discussed.

Alaska, Planning, Case studies, Waste management, Sanitary engineering, Participant observation, Participatory research, Sanitation, Rural

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Planning, communities and empowerment: an introduction to participatory rural appraisal

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Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) is a family of methods that enable communities to carry out positive changes through identification and analysis of critical elements in the lives of community residents. PRA is characterized by a political stance and believes in pursuing change through active participation by citizens. Despite its popularity, PRA has its own pitfalls. These include the absence of critical examination of PRA, the danger of overemphasizing indigenous knowledge and the unconditional promotion of community ownership.

Social aspects, Evaluation, Rural development, Community development

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