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Participatory Research Handbook

Posted on March 12, 2015

Active engagement of fishers in scientific research helps build collaborative working relationships between industry, science and policy sectors, improving the way our resources are managed. This participatory research has been at the heart of GAP2’s work, and we have now created a Good Practice Guide, offering into participatory processes and pitfalls. 

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What is Participatory Research?

Participatory research is a type of collaborative or cooperative research, and therefore about processes as well as scientific outcomes. It enables partners with various perspectives, but common needs, to improve the knowledge base and quality of scientific information. The incentive to do this might be based upon a mutual curiosity for understanding ecology and fisheries, and/or the value the knowledge has in terms of improving fisheries management. Rooted in respectful and engaging dialogue, the participatory approach deepens individual and collective learning, creating a sense of shared responsibility for action.

Active engagement of fishers and their industry in scientific research helps build relationships that yield long-term benefits to resource management, by reducing tensions that may arise when environmental sustainability appears to be in conflict with maintaining fishers’ livelihoods.

What is the participatory research handbook? 

The participatory research handbook is a good practice guide produced by GAP2 natural and social scientists, and other members of the GAP2 team. It incorporates four years’ of direct experience on the front line of participatory research in European fisheries – including lessons learned about both the benefits and challenges of participatory processes. The handbook is based on research carried out with fishers, scientists and policy makers across 13 GAP2 case studies in 11 different countries, which examine a range of fisheries issues. The guide covers the methodological tools required for participatory research, and importantly, reflects on the first-hand experience of the process of implementing them.

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Who is it for? 

Anyone!  This guide is for fishers, researchers, communications professionals, NGO’s – anyone with an interest in participatory research. It is not just for those in fisheries-related research: the processes talked about in the guide can be broadly applied across any research field.

Participatory research is part of ‘responsible research and innovation’ (RRI) in Europe – where civil society is increasingly involved in research, the outcomes of which affects their daily lives or livelihoods.

Where can I download it?

You can access the full guide in PDF format by clicking here. (Alternatively, you can click on the PDF symbol at the top of this post).

Can I get a paper copy?

Yes! We have a limited number of hard copies of the guide available. If you would like one, please contact Lauren.

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