Participatory Rural Appraisal: Methodology and Applications

Dr. Neela Mukherjee, is currently working as a development practitioner, researcher, trainer and a resource person with multiple organizations, both within India and abroad. She is associated with a Delhi-based enterprise called “Development Tracks, RTC” involved in cutting-edge research/consultancy and training activities. Formerly, a Professor of Economics at the LBS National Academy of Administration Mussoorie, India and an alumna of the London School of Economics and Politics Science, London, her major areas of current field research include participatory and sustainable development practices, community perspectives, empowerment and related issues. Dr. Mukherjee has written extensively in her areas of interest. Her books include Participatory Rural Appraisal, Methodology and Applications (1993), Questionnair Survey and Participatory Rural Appraisal (1995), Participatory Appraisal of Natural Resources (1997) published by Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi. Her book Alternative Perspectives on Livelihoods, Agriculture and Air Pollution, Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas in a Developing Country published in 2001 by Ashgate Publishing Co., U.K. describes community perspectives on the impact of air pollution. Dr. Mukherjee is also the editor of a series on “Learning to Share” PRA experience, of which, two volumes (1997 and 2000) have been published by Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.