Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) / Participatory learning for action (PLA)

Synonyms:
Participatory Learning for Action

"Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) recently renamed Participatory Learning for Action (PLA), is a methodological approach that is used to enable farmers to analyse their own situation and to develop a common perspective on natural resource management and agriculture at village level.

PRA is an assessment and learning process that empowers farmers to create the information base they need for participatory planning and action. Outsiders contribute facilitation skills and external information and opinions. Many different tools have been developed for use in PRA. There are four main classes: tools used in group and team dynamics; tools for sampling; options for interviews and dialogue; and options for visualisation and preparing diagrams. Most countries have had some experience with PRA and local publications are available. IIED regularly reports on new developments in its PLA notes (Pretty et al 1995)." (Bie, 1998)

Bie, S. W. (1998). Participatory learning, planning and action toward LEISA. LEISA in perspective: 15 years ILEIA, 14(2-3), 27-31. Retrieved from http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/15-years-ileia/chapt... (archive link)

Last updated:

Expand to view all resources related to 'Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) / Participatory learning for action (PLA)'

This page is a Stub (a minimal version of a page). You can help expand it. Contact Us to recommend resources or volunteer to expand the description.

'Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) / Participatory learning for action (PLA)' is referenced in: