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Simulated Project:

  • Teams:

  • Purpose:
    To give you some experience in engaging in participatory research and development


  • You are given:
    • The broad outline of a problem
    • A development partner
    • A faculty advisor
    • A team of classmates to work with

  • It is up to you to:
    • Find out what the full context and needs are
    • Negotiate a proposal with the development partner
    • React flexibly to unforeseen events
    • Build capacity with the partnering organization and community
    • Evaluate outcomes and plan for sustainability
    • Provide interim and final reports

  • Assignment Details:
    Further details of this assignment are given in the assignment description