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Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA), Participatory Rural•Appraisal (PRA) and Their Application in the Global Environmental Facility (GEF- B) Program in China

Zhu Xiang, Xiang, Zhu

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This article, after introducing the concepts, principles and methodology involved, describes the applicability and efficiency of RRA (Rapid Rural Appraisal) and PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) in planning, community development as well as community joint-management within protected areas. Steps for the application of PRA and RRA are discussed, the framework and criteria for their application and evaluation are also presented.

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This article, after introducing the concepts, principles and methodology involved, describes the applicability and efficiency of RRA (Rapid Rural Appraisal) and PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) in planning, community development as well as community joint-management within protected areas. Steps for the application of PRA and RRA are discussed, the framework and criteria for their application and evaluation are also presented.

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This article, after introducing the concepts, principles and methodology involved, describes the applicability and efficiency of RRA (Rapid Rural Appraisal) and PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) in planning, community development as well as community joint-management within protected areas. Steps for the application of PRA and RRA are discussed, the framework and criteria for their application and evaluation are also presented.

Key concepts: Participatory rural appraisal, China, Citizen journalism, Project appraisal, Rural development, Environmental planning, Business, Performance appraisal

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