participatory assessment

Participatory assessment is a collaborative process where stakeholders—such as community members, workers, or organizations—actively engage in evaluating a project, program, or situation. Instead of outsiders just analyzing data, those affected contribute their perspectives, experiences, and insights. This approach helps ensure that the assessment reflects real needs and priorities, fosters trust, and encourages shared ownership of solutions. It promotes transparency, inclusiveness, and more accurate, relevant results because it harnesses local knowledge and insights directly from those involved or impacted.