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participatory methods

[pɑːr.tɪs.ə.pə.tɔːr.i ˈmeθ.ədz]
noun
métodos participativos
1. Research, planning, or decision-making approaches that actively involve stakeholders, community members, or beneficiaries in the process rather than treating them as passive subjects
The organization used participatory methods to ensure local communities had a voice in designing the development project.
A organização utilizou métodos participativos para garantir que as comunidades locais tivessem voz no design do projeto de desenvolvimento.
2. Techniques and procedures designed to engage multiple perspectives and foster collaborative problem-solving
Participatory methods such as focus groups and community workshops were employed in the study.
Métodos participativos como grupos de foco e oficinas comunitárias foram empregados no estudo.
Synonyms
participatory approachescommunity engagement methodscollaborative methodsinclusive methodsco-creation techniques
Antonyms
top-down methodsauthoritarian methodsexclusive methodsnon-participatory approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos participativos
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos participativos; metodologias participativas
Both terms used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
métodos participativos; métodos de participação
Both forms acceptable; 'métodos de participação' emphasizes the act of participating

Related Idioms & Phrases

give people a seat at the table
bottom-up approach
grassroots engagement
stakeholder involvement
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