1. ISDPA Power of Sport Summit, Boston, 10-12 June 2010
Participatory evaluation and
research in context of violence
and conflict
Dr. María Rato Barrio
Dr. Clemens Ley Group for Cooperation DIM
Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Sports Science and Development (ICESSD) Technical University of Madrid, Spain
University of the Western Cape, South Africa

2. Participatory?
They take proper
Self- initiative without waiting
of n”
development for external support
ps tio Interactive Take part in all phases of
te pa Participation the project; empowerment.
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Funcional They take part in the project to fulfil the
pa
Participation tasks and goals, but are not involved in
need assessment and design of project
Participation They take part in some parts of the project
for incentive regarding to incentives
Participation They get asked, but they are not involved in decision
for consulting making
Giving They give information, e.g. through questionnaire
información
Passivity They get informed; passive participation

3. Is it possible in context of
violence and conflict?
• Who is taking part? How?
• Previous condition
Security, do not harm-principle, understand cultural
expression and codes, demand, etc.
• Barriers of participation
Relationships, stigmas, transport, time, place, etc.
• Neutrality?
• Intersubjectivity
• Triangulation
• Empowerment / Sustainability

4. Facilitating participatory process
• Content – Relations – Process
• Facilitator = methodological role
• Facilitator must be demanded and
recognized
• Expectations and goals must be clear
• Sport, games, creative methods…

5. Participatory approach in the
project cycle
Need
Evaluation assessment
Project design
/ formulation
Implementation

6. Project planning
Need Objectives Foreseen Activities
assessment / goals results
Resources
and costs
= Theories of change
(Coalter, 2006; GTZ, 1996; Henry, 2009; NORAD, 2005; MAE-SECIPI, 2001; U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, 2002, 2005; W.K.Kellogg Foundation, 2004; et al.)

7. Table of decision - action
Focus group
Assessment of way
Needs / ideas / goals/ proposals
Ways of action / alternatives
Key informant of action / alternatives
Questionnaire
Interview
Devolution
Time / duration
Responsibilities
Mapping
Priorities
Viability
SWOT analysis
…
A. Vulnerabilities
– Capacities
Foro / assambley
Role plays
Photo-interviewing
Photovoice
….

8. Project evaluation
Context Evaluation
Inputs
Outcomes:
Throughputs Outputs - Initial
Activities/Process - Intermediate
- Long-term
Analytic
= Theories of change
(Coalter, 2006; GTZ, 1996; Henry, 2009; NORAD, 2005; MAE-SECIPI, 2001; U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, 2002, 2005; W.K.Kellogg Foundation, 2004; et al.)

9. Participatory evaluation and research
• Capacity training in research methods
• Group is defining research indicators, methods,
techniques, etc.
• Constant devolution and consultant of community
• Compromised to action / part of intervention
(e.g. awareness building, education, denunciation, etc.)

10. Conclusion
• Intentional and rigorous process
(Previous condition, barriers, adequate
selection of methods and techniques,
intersubjectivity, triangulation, etc.)
• Alternative techniques: Sport and games
as a tool for evaluation and research
• Longer process, but learning,
empowering and sustainable process
• Facilitator methodological role

11. ISDPA Power of Sport Summit, Boston, 10-12 June 2010
Participatory evaluation and
research in context of violence
and conflict
Dr. María Rato Barrio
Dr. Clemens Ley Group for Cooperation DIM
Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Sports Science and Development (ICESSD) Technical University of Madrid, Spain
University of the Western Cape, South Africa