An experience of participatory research in Uruguay

Authors

  • María Marta Albicette-Bastreri
  • Marta Chiappe-Hernández

Abstract

Participatory approaches for development, and research and
innovation in the agricultural sector have sought answers adapted
to the needs of producers using different methodologies, among
them participatory research (PR). Between 2006 and 2009, a
process took place in Uruguay called Participatory Innovation
Development (PID, Desarrollo Participativo de Innovaciones),
carried out by researchers in the National Agriculture and
Livestock Research Institute (Instituto Nacional de Investigación
Agropecuaria, INIA) and organic vegetable producers, focused
on green fertilizer technologies; this was the first case of PR that
began and was finished in the Uruguay agrarian sector. In this
essay, we describe the evaluative research of PID, contributing
suggestions for the next cycle or to apply in other participatory
processes. As a result of the process, it was possible to introduce
the INIA methodology, make progress in its implementation,
share knowledge between researchers and farmers, and achieve
innovation with technology, allowing learning and social
appropriation of the knowledge.

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Published

2012-01-01

How to Cite

Albicette-Bastreri, M. M., & Chiappe-Hernández, M. (2012). An experience of participatory research in Uruguay. Agricultura, Sociedad Y Desarrollo, 9(1), 29–54. Retrieved from https://www.revista-asyd.org/index.php/asyd/article/view/1166

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2012): Agricultura Sociedad y Desarrollo

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