Resources
rssDialogue by Design: A handbook in public and stakeholder engagement
Authors: Acland, A. (Dialogue by Design)
Publication date: 2012
This handbook has a special focus on how to design engagement processes – for example, which method to use in different types of situation and how to keep track of stakeholder participation.
The Role of the Public Sector in the Integration Initiative: Executive Summary
Authors: Mt. Auburn Associates for Living Cities
Publication date: 2014
This report explores the different forms that public sector involvement has taken at the five Integration Initiative sites, documents the most important public‐sector‐related outcomes of the Initiative, and helps to develop a better understanding of what factors may be affecting success across sites.
Inclusion, Resilience, Change: ADB’s Strategy 2020 at Mid-Term
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publication date: 2014
The midterm review of Strategy 2020 provides the Asian Development Bank (ADB) a precious opportunity to draw on its vast experience over the first 5 years of the strategy's implementation.
IDS Annual Report 2014: Transforming development
Author: IDS
Publication date: 2014
This year's theme, ‘Transforming Development’ reflects both the upheaval in the development landscape, and the changes IDS is making to refresh its vision and ways of working in internationally turbulent times.
The IDS Annual Report 2014:
A review of evidence, agreements, concepts and tools relating to participatory agricultural research
Author: Blackie, M.
Publication date: 2014
This is a rapid desk based study to identify an overview of evidence, agreements, concepts and tools relating to participatory agricultural research. The review was undertaken using both peer reviewed and grey literature from the major development agencies (both multilateral and national), national and international research institutes and think tanks, and regional and subregional research organisations.
Gender and Inclusion Toolbox: participatory research in climate change and agriculture
Author: Jost, C., Ferdous, N. & Spicer, T.D.
Publication date: 2014
This manual introduces a wide range of participatory strategies and tools for research to guide the implementation of climate smart agriculture and efforts to achieve food security in rural communities. It is intended for NGO practitioners and program designers interested in diagnostic and action research for gender sensitive and socially inclusive climate change programs.
Tools for enhancing interdisciplinary communication
Authors: Winowiecki, L. et alii.
Publication date: 2011 (In Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy, (7) 1)
A diverse group of postdoctoral research fellows aimed to bring together scientific, political, economic, demographic, geographic, ecological, and ethical perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development. Communicating effectively across often disparate disciplines turned out to be their first challenge. This community essay chronicles that part of our journey.
Using Participatory Process Evaluation to Understand the Dynamics of Change in a Nutrition Education Programme
Author: Cornwall, A.
Publication date: 2014
With roots in approaches to popular education and participatory action research that place the learner and the ‘beneficiary’ of development at the centre of enquiry and action, the participatory visualisation methods associated with Participatory Rural Appraisal have been widely used as tools for learning and accountability.
In this article, the author reflects on lessons learnt from using these methods in a participatory process evaluation of an educational programme aimed at addressing chronic malnutrition in an East African country.
A local vision of climate adaptation: Participatory urban planning in Mozambique
Authors: Broto, V.C., Boyd, E., Ensor, J. & Allen, C.
Publication date: 2014
This article shares the findings of the project "Public Private People Partnerships for Climate Compatible Development (4PCCD)". It was a small project (£114,000) that ran from 2011 to 2013 in Maputo, Mozambique. It investigated whether local views be represented fairly in national and municipal planning processes through a partnership approach.
By experimenting with different forms of participatory planning, 4PCCD aimed to identify local priorities for climate-related action, along with the key actors and resources needed to make it happen.
Facilitating Multi-stakeholder Partnerships : Lessons from PROLINNOVA
Authors: Critchley, W., Verburg, M. & Veldhuizen, L.v. (for PROLINNOVA)
Publication date: 2006
This booklet gives you practical lessons and insights into partnership building gained within the PROLINNOVA network over the last four years. The booklet is written for anyone who is involved in trying to bring stakeholders together into effective partnerships, and is looking for practical ideas and lessons on what works and what does not. Two case studies are included.
