SA Introduction to PRA Tools Social Mapping Transact

SA Introduction to PRA Tools Ø Ø Ø Social Mapping Transact walk Semi Structured Interviewing Pie Diagram & Venn Diagram Focus Group Discussion Problem tree Venn Diagram Cause & Effect Analysis Seasonal Calendar Times lines Ranking Problem Solution Matrix

Social Mapping Social mapping is a PRA method that involves the sketching/ drawing of houses and other social facilities and infrastructure (i. e. mosque, stores, rice mills, school, pharmacy, trails and roads, water pumps, irrigation and recreation facilities) in a village. It serves as a baseline for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of village development activities.

2 -Social Mapping Ø Mind maps: the way the people think about their lives and the space in which they live Ø Make maps of their own areas showing what is important to them Ø Space, gender & age

Procedures in using Social Mapping Step 1 Plan and prepare for exercise Step 2 Organize a social mapping team Step 3 Choose an appropriate place and medium to conduct the exercise Step 4 Facilitate the exercise to enhance participation. Step 5 Observe how the exercise is taking place.

Procedures in using Social Mapping Step 6 List (write down) the heads of houses indicated in the map. Step 7 Take notes of the process. Step 8 Present and discuss the village profile with village administration and villagers in a village assembly meeting

Situation Analysis Transact Walk To observe the Target Area To verify the information provided by the Community Ø To get oriented about the available resources of Target Area Ø To get familiarized with the local environment Ø Ø

Transact Walk A transect is a diagram of land use zones. It compares main features, resources use, problems and opportunities of different zones. Steps: Ø Find community members who are able, willing and knowledgeable to walk the transect through their village; Ø Discuss with them different factors to be drawn; Ø Observe, ask and listen; Ø Identify the main natural and agricultural zones and sketch distinguishing features of each zone; Ø For each zone, describe: land slope and soil type, vegetation, land use, water points, forest/agro forestry, socio-economic indicators, achievement in last 5 years, problems and constraints, and opportunities; Ø

Transact Walk Draw the transect; Ø Crosscheck the transect. Ø Other than the making transact map, taking written notes and photographs are also important The transect provides information that verifies details on the resources maps. Responsibilities for observations and note-taking are assigned to team members and preferably, according to profession. Some parts of the transect can be walked, others driven. Transects can be sub-divided and assigned to two to three groups. Ø

Situation Analysis Transact Walk Ø Transect maps differentiate between the main land use zones. They compare the main features, resources, uses and problems of different land zones. Using these tools the team can get an overall picture of the area. Ø For a transect walk, willing and knowledgeable community members are taken along for a walk through the village and important surrounding areas.

Situation Analysis Timing of Transact Walk Ø Before the interview l l Ø During the Interview l l Ø Verifies and cross checks the information that is gathered during the interview Develops an understanding with the people of the community Saves time Divides the participants, hence is useful incase of a very large group After the Interview l The team has already been introduced to the community members hence alien fears are minimized