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Participatory development in action - for iPod/iPhone
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 15 years ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingDo you take your access to water for granted? The Peruvian and Tanzanian communities featured in this album certainly don’t. This album examines how development agencies can empower communities to help themselves by introducing simple technologies, and facilitate the sharing of ideas through education. In the Andean mountains, scarce supplies of water and agricultural challenges give rise to conflict; but the changes engineered by development agencies can start to show a way out of poverty. Meanwhile, Tanzanian rural schoolchildren are instrumental in bringing about positive long-term change within their communities. However, development in practice is very complex and sometimes controversial. The audio tracks delve into the dilemma of how to incorporate the value systems of impoverished communities and agencies, which can have differing agendas. They also show how development is linked to issues of identity, urbanisation, politics, economics, social relations and gender. To complete the album, Dr Helen Yanacopulos of The Open University's Development Policy and Practice unit explains the choice of some of the case studies provided, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. This material is taken from The Open University course TU871 Development: context and practice.
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Episodes
Participatory development inaction
July 20, 2009 23:52 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBA brief introduction to this album.
Transcript -- Participatory development inaction
July 20, 2009 23:52 - 66.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A brief introduction to this album.
Fighting for water
July 20, 2009 23:51 - 6 minutes - 33.7 MB VideoDevelopment agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to persevere in their struggle.
Transcript -- Fighting for water
July 20, 2009 23:51 - 69.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to persevere in their struggle.
Learning to change the future
July 20, 2009 23:50 - 3 minutes - 17.8 MB VideoKnowledge and technical skills are passed down through Kamayoqs to other farmers. An example of how it has changed one woman’s life.
Transcript -- Learning to change the future
July 20, 2009 23:50 - 63.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Knowledge and technical skills are passed down through Kamayoqs to other farmers. An example of how it has changed one woman’s life.
Providing communities with experts
July 20, 2009 23:49 - 1 minute - 7.64 MB VideoHow a local Kamayoq is filling the role of a professional within the community.
Transcript -- Providing communities with experts
July 20, 2009 23:49 - 85 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How a local Kamayoq is filling the role of a professional within the community.
Speeding up the pace of change
July 20, 2009 23:48 - 1 minute - 7.33 MB VideoFunding projects to implement further change in the Andean community.
Transcript -- Speeding up the pace of change
July 20, 2009 23:48 - 90.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Funding projects to implement further change in the Andean community.
A Peruvian lifestyle
July 20, 2009 23:47 - 4 minutes - 22.7 MB VideoHow the poor farmers of Peru farm and how they are adapting to change.
Transcript -- A Peruvian lifestyle
July 20, 2009 23:47 - 53.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How the poor farmers of Peru farm and how they are adapting to change.
Preserving Inca canals
July 20, 2009 23:46 - 3 minutes - 17.3 MB VideoHow a development agency helped farmers in Peru to renovate irrigation canals and preserve their heritage.
Transcript -- Preserving Inca canals
July 20, 2009 23:46 - 63.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How a development agency helped farmers in Peru to renovate irrigation canals and preserve their heritage.
Collecting water for the household
July 20, 2009 23:45 - 1 minute - 5.26 MB VideoHow the women of rural Tanzania get their water supply.
Transcript -- Collecting water for the household
July 20, 2009 23:45 - 57 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How the women of rural Tanzania get their water supply.
Acting for education
July 20, 2009 23:44 - 1 minute - 7.8 MB VideoHow a development agency is trying to educate the children of Tanzania about healthcare.
Transcript -- Acting for education
July 20, 2009 23:44 - 51.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How a development agency is trying to educate the children of Tanzania about healthcare.
Educating children through drama and song
July 20, 2009 23:43 - 1 minute - 5.82 MB VideoHow teachers in Tanzania are using music and drama to involve children in learning about healthcare.
Transcript -- Educating children through drama and song
July 20, 2009 23:43 - 46.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How teachers in Tanzania are using music and drama to involve children in learning about healthcare.
Children as agents of change
July 20, 2009 23:42 - 1 minute - 8.28 MB VideoHow a child is taking what she has learnt at school and putting it into practice in the home.
Transcript -- Children as agents of change
July 20, 2009 23:42 - 48.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How a child is taking what she has learnt at school and putting it into practice in the home.
Using technology to change
July 20, 2009 23:41 - 1 minute - 9.6 MB VideoChildren are taking it into their own hands to make changes in their village that will benefit the whole community.
Transcript -- Using technology to change
July 20, 2009 23:41 - 75.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Children are taking it into their own hands to make changes in their village that will benefit the whole community.
Approaches to development
July 20, 2009 23:40 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBA discussion on the concept of participatory development, featuring Robert Chambers.
Transcript -- Approaches to development
July 20, 2009 23:40 - 43.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A discussion on the concept of participatory development, featuring Robert Chambers.
Does empowerment disempower?
July 20, 2009 23:39 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBEmpowerment may lead to the imposition of outside ideas on developing communities.
Transcript -- Does empowerment disempower?
July 20, 2009 23:39 - 81.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Empowerment may lead to the imposition of outside ideas on developing communities.
Self interest or altruism
July 20, 2009 23:38 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBDo outside parties have altruistic motives, or are they moved only by self interest?
Transcript -- Self interest or altruism
July 20, 2009 23:38 - 56.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Do outside parties have altruistic motives, or are they moved only by self interest?
Whose knowledge counts?
July 20, 2009 23:37 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBThe moral dilemmas of using participatory methods, and how it may not be the ideal method of development.
Transcript -- Whose knowledge counts?
July 20, 2009 23:37 - 56.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The moral dilemmas of using participatory methods, and how it may not be the ideal method of development.
The status of knowledge
July 20, 2009 23:36 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBA discussion of whose knowledge is the most important and useful in participatory development.
Transcript -- The status of knowledge
July 20, 2009 23:36 - 45.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A discussion of whose knowledge is the most important and useful in participatory development.
Meeting basic needs
July 20, 2009 23:35 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBCan participatory development meet people's basic needs?
Transcript -- Meeting basic needs
July 20, 2009 23:35 - 41 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Can participatory development meet people's basic needs?
The importance of democratisation
July 20, 2009 23:34 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBA discussion on the need for democracy within development projects.
Transcript -- The importance of democratisation
July 20, 2009 23:34 - 52.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A discussion on the need for democracy within development projects.
The achievement
July 20, 2009 23:33 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBThe achievements of participatory development.
Transcript -- The achievement
July 20, 2009 23:33 - 40.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The achievements of participatory development.
Background to the ITDG intervention
July 20, 2009 23:32 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBHow the Intermediate Technology Development Group (Practical Action) has helped people in a Peruvian valley.
Transcript -- Background to the ITDG intervention
July 20, 2009 23:32 - 29.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How the Intermediate Technology Development Group (Practical Action) has helped people in a Peruvian valley.
How sustainable was the ITDG intervention?
July 20, 2009 23:31 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAn analysis of the Peruvian project, and an examination of its potential to be progressed and sustained by the Peruvians involved.
Transcript -- How sustainable was the ITDG intervention?
July 20, 2009 23:31 - 43 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An analysis of the Peruvian project, and an examination of its potential to be progressed and sustained by the Peruvians involved.
Studying international development
July 20, 2009 23:30 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBDr Helen Yanacopulos talks about The Open University course and some of the case studies on this album.
Transcript -- Studying international development
July 20, 2009 23:30 - 26.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Dr Helen Yanacopulos talks about The Open University course and some of the case studies on this album.