Author: Shah, Ashish

Source: Participatory Learning and Action, Volume 57, Number 1, December 2007 , pp. 107-116(10)

Publisher: IIED - Participatory Learning and Action

Abstract:

This article describes how one team in ActionAid working on HIV/AIDS is using 'reality checks' as part of their participatory monitoring and evaluation process. For the author, reality checks should not be one-off emotional experiences, but should be closely related to one's work, with the aim of building a long-term relationship with the host family. Reality checks allow development workers to check the relevance of their work with the poor and marginalised citizens they work with, and to account back to these citizens on the work they do and the money they spend in eradicating poverty and injustice.

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Publication date: 2007-12-01

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