Field tools - methods, approaches used for participatory activities at FAO

The FAO provides a range of resources through this page.

Participatory approaches, methods, tools, activities and related changes in attitudes can facilitate a more equitable and demand-driven participatory development process. In order to institutionalize participation and ensure that collective action does continue after the withdrawal of a programme/project, it is essential that the capacities of the stakeholders, in particular local institutional arrangements, are strengthened. In this respect an appropriate capacity building strategy is required to integrate relevant horizontal and vertical linkages. 

The resources section offers a variety of information to share experiences and learn more about participation in development. Within the resources section is a very handy field tools library. The Field Tools Section is meant as a pool of information, providing instruments at hand for all users dealing/planning to deal with participation. 

The core of this section is a collection of participatory field tools, methods and approaches developed or applied by FAO. Each item is presented with comprehensive descriptions, information on application possibilities and contact links to experts and further information.