Society for Participatory Research in Asia

Established in 1982, PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) is a global centre for participatory research and training based in New Delhi. PRIA has field offices in 8 states and linkages with 3000 NGOs to deliver its programmes on the ground. , , , PRIA s work is focused on empowerment of the excluded through capacity building, knowledge building and policy advocacy. Over three decades PRIA has promoted participation as empowerment , capacity building of community organisations, and people s participation in governance. Initiatives are undertaken in the overall perspective of making democracy work for all in the political system; democratic culture in families, communities, and society; and participatory democracy with active citizenship. PRIA s professional expertise and practical insights in the following areas are utilised by other civil society groups, NGOs, governments, donors, trade unions, private business and academic institutions around the world: , , Participatory development methodologies , Institutional and human capacity building for social sector , Women s leadership and political empowerment , Citizen monitoring and social accountability of services , Participatory governance in panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies , Municipal reforms and participatory planning , Environmental and occupational health , Corporate social responsibility initiatives , Adult education and lifelong learning , Gender mainstreaming in organisations (including preventing sexual harassment at work)