This project explored the themes of citizenship, participation and accountability through empirical studies and research and to understand the potential of new spaces for citizen voice and to influence development policies from a rights and citizenship perspective.
Objectives:
To explore the themes of citizenship, participation & accountable through empirical studies & research, to understand the potential of new spaces for citizen voice & to influence development policies from rights and citizenship perspective
Geographical Spread:
U.K., India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa & South Asia
Key areas/components:
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Research proposals on DRC themes: Three projects were proposed;
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Meanings & Identities of citizenship in a new state
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Linkages, conflicts & dynamics between traditional, development & statutorily decentralized local bodies
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Multiparty accountability
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DRC steering committee meeting in PRIA on 29 & 30 January, 2001.
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Field visits for exchange of information (January -March 2001).
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Literature review & preparation of annotated bibliography.
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South Asia Workshop.
Key outputs:
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Theoretical understanding of the primary themes for research crystallized into concrete project ideas.
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The proposed projects would address the issues with an actor-oriented standpoint, using a combination of participatory & action research methodology.
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Network & collaboration with academic institutions & practitioners helped in knowledge sharing and built collective responsibility.
Year/Period:
2000 - 2001
Client:
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, U.K. and Five Research Institutes
