PARTICIPATORY LEARNING AND ACTION (PLA)
PARTICIPATORY LEARNING . AND ACTION (PLA) Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) is a type of qualitative research. It is used to gain an in-depth understanding of a community or situation, and is always conducted with the full and active participation of community members. PLA is applied through a range of participatory tools and approaches.
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