Participatory Learning and Action 9:
Issue 9 Contents 1. Wealth ranking: a method to identify the poorest 2. Rapid Rural Appraisal: lessons learnt from experiences in the Philippines 3. Some techniques for Rapid Rural Appraisal of artisanal infrastructures 4. Hearing aids for interviewing 5. Participatory Rural Appraisal: is it culturally neutral? Thoughts from a PRA in Guinea-Bissau
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RRA Notes 9: General Issue
IIED, August 1990. 35 pp.
Out of print except as part of a complete set of back issues:
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1. Wealth ranking: a method to identify the poorest
Verona Groverman
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Abstract
Describes the experiences of a rural sociologist implementing a wealth ranking procedure in Swaziland under the auspices of the FAO. The approach of wealth ranking was tested in Swaziland as a method of identifying the poorer members of the community. The paper contains sections on the decision to adopt a 'rapid' approach; training and preparation; the actual ranking mechanism used; its results; and conclusions drawn from the exercise. The paper emphasizes the need for training and observes that setting aside adequate time for the process is essential in order that good results be obtained.
2. Rapid Rural Appraisal: lessons learnt from experiences in the Philippines
Victoria Ortega-Espaldon and Leonardo Florece
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Abstract
Reports on an RRA held in three upland communities in Northeast Palawan.
3. Some techniques for Rapid Rural Appraisal of artisanal infrastructures
Godfrey Cromwell
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Describes techniques employed in an appraisal of artisanal activities in Zimbabwe. Argues that while rural artisans often constitute important productive infrastructures complementary and/or essential to agricultural production, the context of these activities is not always completely understood. This can lead to projects which are either unrealistic or damaging to these infrastructures.
4. Hearing aids for interviewing
John Mitchell and Hugo Slim
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Presents examples of mis-hearing during informal interviews which show that better hearing and more open-minded listening can enable interviewers to interpret what they hear and so understand the voice of the rural people a little less imperfectly.
5. Participatory Rural Appraisal: is it culturally neutral? Thoughts from a PRA in Guinea-Bissau
Weyman Fussell
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Reflects on the power of the PRA exercise to catalyse change and the role of outside change agents in addressing the values and beliefs of a community.