A discussion on the concept of participatory development, featuring Robert Chambers.

A discussion on the concept of participatory development, featuring Robert Chambers.

Empowerment may lead to the imposition of outside ideas on developing communities.

Empowerment may lead to the imposition of outside ideas on developing communities.

Do outside parties have altruistic motives, or are they moved only by self interest?

Do outside parties have altruistic motives, or are they moved only by self interest?

The moral dilemmas of using participatory methods, and how it may not be the ideal method of development.

The moral dilemmas of using participatory methods, and how it may not be the ideal method of development.

A discussion of whose knowledge is the most important and useful in participatory development.

A discussion of whose knowledge is the most important and useful in participatory development.

Can participatory development meet people's basic needs?

Can participatory development meet people's basic needs?

A discussion on the need for democracy within development projects.

A discussion on the need for democracy within development projects.

The achievements of participatory development.

The achievements of participatory development.

How the Intermediate Technology Development Group (Practical Action) has helped people in a Peruvian valley.

How the Intermediate Technology Development Group (Practical Action) has helped people in a Peruvian valley.

An analysis of the Peruvian project, and an examination of its potential to be progressed and sustained by the Peruvians involved.

An analysis of the Peruvian project, and an examination of its potential to be progressed and sustained by the Peruvians involved.

Dr Helen Yanacopulos talks about The Open University course and some of the case studies on this album.

Dr Helen Yanacopulos talks about The Open University course and some of the case studies on this album.