New international training course on Participatory Action Research

IIRR in partnership with the Regional Community Forestry Training Center (RECOFTC), Thailand, and the International Development Research Council (IDRC), Canada, has introduced a new international training course on Participatory Action Research for Community-based Natural Resources Management (PAR-CBNRM). The course will be held at IIRR, Silang, Cavite, the Philippines from December 8^th to 19^th, 2003.

This international course is designed specifically for decision-makers working in Community-based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM).  It is meant to be a 'think tank' for CBNRM where participants reflect upon and share experiences on CBNRM, explore principles of PAR, experiment with a range of tools for examining different perspectives relevant to CBNRM with actual stakeholders, critically analyze the PAR approach in relation to CBNRM, and have the opportunity to document their insights to add to the discourse on PAR for CBNRM.  This will be the chance to exchange experiences on the current barriers to advancing CBNRM and evaluate whether PAR could make a contribution in addressing such challenges.  Emphasis will be placed on providing a stimulating learning environment for participants, facilitators and others. 

For details and application forms, please contact:

Education and Training Program
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center
Silang 4118, Cavite, Philippines
Tel/Fax: (63-46) 414 - 2417 and (63-2) 886 -4385
Email : Education&Training@iirr.org