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GEOG 725 : People, Participation and Development

Postgraduate course

Project description

A critical overview of issues associated with people�s participation in development in their geographical context, including processes and outcomes, accountability, empowerment and transformation in the context of livelihood strengthening, resource management, health and sanitation, education and disaster risk reduction. The course provides the students with theoretical knowledge but also practical skills through the use in class of participatory tools as both contents and teaching aids. Discussions rely upon concrete examples from throughout the world with a particular focus on marginalised places.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Know the history of participation in development work (Capability 1 and 2) (Capability 1 and 2) Apprehend what participation encompasses, i.e. a process not an outcome (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Reflect on accountability, empowerment and transformation in development projects (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Learn an array of common participatory tools (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Identify key steps in a participatory project in development work (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)