Participatory Monitoring

Participatory Monitoring is a collaborative process where community members actively engage in observing, collecting data, and assessing the condition or progress of projects or environmental factors that affect them. Instead of just being passive recipients of information, local people contribute their knowledge and insights, helping ensure that monitoring is more accurate, relevant, and meaningful. This approach fosters ownership, transparency, and better decision-making, as those directly impacted by the outcomes are involved in tracking changes and evaluating success or challenges. It enhances the effectiveness of management efforts by integrating local expertise with scientific methods.