A Comparison of RRA and PRA RRA Inform project design, gather baseline information, monitor and evaluate
Purpose
Capacity building for improved decision making at community level, situational analysis, planning and monitoring by community
Multi-disciplinary team of CRS staff and specialists
Team
Team composed of villagers, sometimes facilitated by CRS staff person, that works with larger community
Limited number of representative sites
Sites
Communities where project activities will take place
Time Period
Ongoing throughout the life of project. Usually begins with training and initial situational analysis (appx 10 days) leading to Community Action Plan
Tools and Techniques
The range of tools and techniques presented below (and others as appropriate)
Documentation
Village Log Book with notes of principal findings, activities, and Community Action Plan
Discrete studies, usually lasting 5-7 days
The range of tools and techniques presented below (and others as appropriate)
Comprehensive, well written report that captures the depth and complexity of information obtained in the study
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PRA