Books Published by PRAXIS

Information Dissemination
Praxis has produced a number of books, reports of various studies and hand outs which can be used as reference material both by development practitioners as well as students of PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal).The books and reports published by Praxis add to the history as well as the future of participatory democracy, people’s perspectives and movements.

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	A collection of articles and exercises on the inclusion of children in PRA

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	An assessment of disparities in Land Distribution and Prospects of Land Reforms

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	Introductory material on the origins, principals and approaches of both Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) using examples from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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Compilation of workshop reports that provide experiences of PRA practitioners using PRA in large organisations and project setting.The book contains a series of articles on scaling up experiences of various organisations and individuals in addition to providing an agenda for future action.

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	A report on South - South Workshop of PRA professionals, this document addresses the importance of attitudes and behaviour of development professionals in adopting participatory approaches at the field level.

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	A compilation reflecting the collective experience and concerns emerging from three international workshops of PRA professionals held between 1996 and 1997. These reflection provide an understanding of the issues that are confronted by PRA professionals, NGOs and donor agencies in promoting participation at the field level. They also outline the possible solutions, in terms of influencing important agencies and organisations, to adopt PRA in development.

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	Based on the Participatory Poverty Profiling carried out by Praxis in the drought-prone Bolangir district in western Orissa state of India - the book brings to the fore startling instances of institutional failures and suppressive political dynamics affecting the lives of the poor.

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	An illustrated, fictional, and funny account of PRA in action. This journal holds up a mirror to all PRA and development professionals, asking them to reflect.

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	This handbook primarily discusses a methodological design aimed at facilitating micro level development planning with active engagement of the poor.

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	The book contain key learnings from the entire Village Level Planning process conducted by Praxis in the 28 tsunami-hit villages of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

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	Deliberations of the RCPLA Asia Write Shop on participatory democracy, this book explores inclusion through various essays.

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	A resource kit for those interested in using communication to bring about social change. The book highlights community media experiences and skills, and addresses ways to provide for a perspective from the South.

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	This book is a must for all those who work with others on participatory learning and change. It provides ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers and presenters. In short it works for anyone who organises and manages workshops, courses, classes and other events for sharing and learning.

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	An account of poverty and deprivation in the drought - prone district of Orissa, India. This is the sequel to the well-received document Participatory Poverty Profiling of Bolangir, India in 1998.

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	This is a report which captures the ground realities of the flood - affected destrict of Bihar.