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140354 UE PR1 - P I - Introduction to Development Planning (2012S)

Participatory Project Planning - methods and tools (engl.)

Continuous assessment of course work

Achtung, der am 26.6. fällt die LV ausnahmsweise auf einen Dienstag

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 23.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 30.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 08.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 15.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Tuesday 26.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Friday 29.06. 09:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is designed to introduce the basic theory and practices in developing small-scale community development projects in a participatory way. It provides an overview of project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation) and logical framework approach. Throughout the course, emphasis will be put on how to develop projects in a participatory and ‘culturally-sensitive’ way. Students will also learn what maybe the effects of developing projects in a non-participatory way. In addition, limits of participatory approaches will be discussed. The course will focus on the practical application of participatory approaches using real examples of development work. Examples will be drawn from the lecturer’s experiences mainly in South East Asia but students can work on their own topic of interest in any country/city/town/community of their choice.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance to classes. Reading assignments, individual and group tasks. Final group presentation. Written project proposal based on presentation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goal is for the students to be able to gain practical knowledge and skills in developing small scale development projects in a participatory way and write a comprehensive project proposal of a high standard. After completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: apply theoretical concepts and tools to real project planning and management cases; critically appraise different methods and approaches used in development work; gain knowledge and skills on project proposal writing; and understand the importance and application of “participatory” approaches.

Examination topics

The course is composed of lecture, open & group discussion, group work, group presentation, and practical exercises. Emphasis will be on group work but some individual assignments are also given. The lecture, discussion, presentation, and reading & writing assignments will all be in English.

Reading list

Faust, Jörg und Dirk Messner 2007: Organisational Challenges for and Effective Aid Architecture, Discussion Paper 20, Bonn: Deutsches Institute für Entwicklungspolitik.
Robert Chambers, “The Origins and Practice of Participatory Rural Appraisal” World Development (Vol. 22, No. 7, pp.953-969, 1994).
Other articles and readings will be introduced over the course.

Association in the course directory

PR1, PFA, P I

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