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Tracking outcomes of participatory policy learning and action research: methodological issues and empirical evidence from participatory bylaw reforms in Uganda

author(s) Sanginga P C - Abenakyo A - Kamugisha R N - Martin A M - Muzira R
from World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
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  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
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Sanginga P C et al., 'Tracking outcomes of participatory policy learning and action research: methodological issues and empirical evidence from participatory bylaw reforms in Uganda', 2010

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Abstract

In this paper we use empirical evidence from a tracking study to investigate the outcomes and potential impacts of a five - year participatory learning and action research (PLAR) project that aimed at strengthening the capacity of local communities to formulate and implement by - laws for sustainable natural resource management (NRM). Results based on participatory self reflective practices, revealed changes in seven key outcome areas: awareness and compliance with the by - laws, participation in mutually b eneficial collective action, changes in gender dynamics, connectedness and networking, adoption of NRM technologies, sustainability and potential uptake of by - laws. The paper highlights some downside of community by - laws and the challenges in dealing with social exclusion and inequity. Scaling - up participatory processes, particularly influencing national - level policies, remains an important challenge for research, development and policy

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