participatory monitoring
[pɑːr.tɪs.ə.pə.tɔːr.i ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ]
noun
monitoramento participativo
1. A systematic process of observation and assessment in which local communities, stakeholders, or beneficiaries actively participate in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to track progress and outcomes of programs or projects
Participatory monitoring allows community members to track environmental changes in their region themselves.
O monitoramento participativo permite que os membros da comunidade acompanhem as mudanças ambientais em sua região.
2. An approach to evaluation that emphasizes stakeholder engagement and shared responsibility in the monitoring process rather than external oversight alone
The NGO implemented participatory monitoring to ensure local voices shaped the evaluation of health initiatives.
A ONG implementou monitoramento participativo para garantir que as vozes locais moldassem a avaliação das iniciativas de saúde.
Participatory monitoring is widely used in Brazil by environmental organizations, development agencies, and NGOs working with marginalized communities. It reflects the growing emphasis on inclusive governance and community empowerment in development projects. In the USA, the term is common in international development, public health, and environmental justice circles, often associated with grassroots movements and democratic accountability.
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