1.2. Defining Participation Criteria

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define 'Participation Criteria'.

   Hint

   Think about engagement processes.

2. 2.

   What is meant by a 'User-Based Approach'?

   Hint

   Consider who gets to decide participation terms.

3. 3.

   What is a key benefit of community-defined participation criteria?

   • Less engagement
   • Better solutions
   • Confusion in processes

   Hint

   Consider the importance of customization in participation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Outsiders should always define participation criteria.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on who knows best about local needs.

5. 5.

   Propose a user-based approach for a specific disaster management scenario in your community. How would you involve community members in defining the criteria?

   Hint

   Consider local leaders as facilitators in your approach.

6. 6.

   Critique a hypothetical disaster management strategy that was created without community input. Identify three problems that arose from this approach.

   Hint

   Reflect on the importance of aligning strategies with community insights.