“This new collection of articles on participatory research from new generation of researcher-activists is heartily welcome. With a wide variety of epistemological and contextual locations, the collection will inspire continued creativity and plurality in the elaboration of participatory research. Hopefully, the transformational potential of participatory research will begin to contribute to post-pandemic, resilient and fairer reconstruction of societies around the world.”
Rajesh Tandon, Founder and President of PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) and Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair on Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education
“Participatory research has become a cornerstone of co-designing respectful and effective cooperation initiatives in the last twenty years. This comprehensive Handbook offers an invaluable compilation and review of how this can be approached in a multi-disciplinary way in different settings, and should be an essential and well-thumbed reference guide for students and practitioners alike.”
Paul Ladd, Director, United Nations Research Institute of Social Development
“This rich, inspiring collection is testament to the extraordinary creativity of those who have brought about a veritable revolution in research through participatory methodologies and approaches. Drawn from across the globe, contributors attest to the power of participatory research and inquiry its enduring value as a catalyst for change.”
Professor Andrea Cornwall, Pro-Director (Research & Enterprise) at SOAS University of London
“This Handbook makes a state of the art contribution to this popular field grounded in 50 years of in-depth experience and spanning to some of its newest insightful practitioners. A landmark achievement.”
Yoland Wadsworth, author of Do It Yourself Social Research, former President of the international Action Learning Action Research & Process Management Association
