Select the advantages of using participatory rural assessment (PRA):-

A. Increased expectations of rural people

B. Increased transfer of responsibilities from the implementing agency to the rural people

C. Increased opportunities for adaptation by rural people

D. Reduced training costs once rural people become trainers themselves

E. Improved capacity of development workers in government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - Only C, D, E

Key Points

• Increased opportunities for adaptation by rural people (C)
  • PRA allows rural people to participate actively in identifying their own needs and solutions, enhancing their ability to adapt to new practices and technologies.
• Reduced training costs once rural people become trainers themselves (D)
  • By empowering local people to become trainers, the overall cost of training is reduced as the need for external trainers diminishes.
• Improved capacity of development workers in government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) (E)
  • Participation in PRA processes enhances the skills and knowledge of development workers, enabling them to better support and facilitate rural development initiatives.

Additional Information

• Participatory Rural Assessment (PRA)
  • PRA is a methodology used to enable local people to share, enhance, and analyze their knowledge of life and conditions to plan and act.
  • It involves techniques such as mapping, modeling, ranking, and scoring, which are used to gather and analyze information.
• Benefits of PRA
  • Promotes community ownership and empowerment.
  • Ensures that development interventions are more relevant and effective.
  • Facilitates better communication and understanding between development workers and the community.
• Challenges of PRA
  • Managing increased expectations from rural communities.
  • Ensuring genuine participation and avoiding domination by local elites.
  • Maintaining the balance between local knowledge and scientific knowledge.