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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Rajesh Tandon
| name = Rajesh Tandon
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age | df=yes|1951|2|14}}
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| birth_place = [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| nationality = Indian
| citizenship = India
| citizenship = India
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| spouse = Late Kalpana Mehta
| spouse = Late Kalpana Mehta
Late (Dr.) [[Martha Farrell]]
Late (Dr.) [[Martha Farrell]]
| children = {{Plainlist|
| children =
* Aditi Mehta
* Suheil Farrell Tandon
* Tariqa Farrell Tandon
}}
}}
}}
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'''Rajesh Tandon''' ({{lang-hi|राजेश टंडन}}) is a leader and practitioner of participatory research and development.<ref name="cradall">{{cite web|url=http://cradall.org/users/rajesh-tandon |title=CR&DALL |publisher=University of Glasgow |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.synergos.org/bios/rtandon.htm |title=Synergos Board Member |publisher=Synergos |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref><ref name="unescobkk">{{cite web|url=http://www.unescobkk.org/fr/education/apeid/apeid-international-conference/11apeidconf/speakers-and-speeches/rajesh-tandon/ |title=APEID |publisher=UNESCO Bangkok |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref> He is one of the founding fathers of Participatory Research. His work in this field has given new meaning to relationships between the researcher and researched subjects.<ref name="chainreaction">{{cite web|url=http://www.chainreaction.org.au/files/Dr%20Rajesh%20Tandon%20-%20short%20%20bio.pdf|title=Chainreaction |publisher=chainreaction.org.au |accessdate=2016-04-13}}</ref>
'''Rajesh Tandon''' ({{lang-hi|राजेश टंडन}}) is an internationally acclaimed leader and practitioner of participatory research and development He is Founder-President of Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), a global centre for participatory research & training.<ref name="cradall">{{cite web|url=http://cradall.org/users/rajesh-tandon |title=CR&DALL |publisher=University of Glasgow |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.synergos.org/bios/rtandon.htm |title=Synergos Board Member |publisher=Synergos |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref><ref name="unescobkk">{{cite web|url=http://www.unescobkk.org/fr/education/apeid/apeid-international-conference/11apeidconf/speakers-and-speeches/rajesh-tandon/ |title=APEID |publisher=UNESCO Bangkok |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref> His work in this field has focused on relationships between the researcher and researched subjects.<ref name="chainreaction">{{cite web|url=http://www.chainreaction.org.au/files/Dr%20Rajesh%20Tandon%20-%20short%20%20bio.pdf|title=Chainreaction |publisher=chainreaction.org.au |accessdate=2016-04-13}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==


Rajesh Tandon was born in a middle-class family in [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and did his schooling there. He went to [[IIT Kanpur]] to study Electronics Engineer. He completed his post graduation in management from [[IIM Calcutta]]. He received his [[PhD]] from [[Case Western Reserve University]], [[Cleveland]], United States.
Rajesh Tandon was born in a middle-class family in [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and did his schooling there.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} He went to [[IIT Kanpur]] to study Electronics Engineer.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} He completed his post graduation in management from [[IIM Calcutta]]. He received his [[PhD]] from [[Case Western Reserve University]], [[Cleveland]], United States.
<ref name="pria">{{cite web|url=http://www.pria.org/inner.php?id=12&pid=2&ppid=0 |title=About Dr Rajesh Tandon |publisher=pria.org |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>
<ref name="pria">{{cite web|url=http://www.pria.org/inner.php?id=12&pid=2&ppid=0 |title=About Dr Rajesh Tandon |publisher=pria.org |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


He started his professional career in the development sector as an active intervener in the processes of social change in rural areas of India. While working with villagers on educational training, he observed the power of new learning opportunities in the hands of those who have otherwise been denied such access. He questioned the methodology of an objective, scientific system in transforming social realities and began experimenting with the idea of a bottom-up acquisitive system, thereby discovering a new faith. His work was labeled as unscientific, and some wondered if it served only to further political ideology. Others would look at it merely as a development tool.<ref name="UO" >{{cite web|url=http://www.halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/2011/tandon.html|title=Hall of Fame |publisher=University of Oklahoma |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>
He started his professional career in the development sector as an active intervener in the processes of social change in rural areas of India. While working with villagers on educational training, he observed the power of new learning opportunities in the hands of those who have otherwise been denied such access.<ref name="UO" >{{cite web|url=http://www.halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/2011/tandon.html|title=Hall of Fame |publisher=University of Oklahoma |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>


He founded the Society for Participatory Research in Asia [http://www.pria.org ''PRIA''] as a vehicle to strengthen learning opportunities at the grassroots level and to articulate knowledge for wider social influence, in 1982. He developed participatory training, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies supported by and to enhance adult learning and community knowledge.<ref name="pria" /><ref name="UO" />
He founded the Society for Participatory Research in Asia [http://www.pria.org ''PRIA''] as a vehicle to strengthen learning opportunities at the grassroots level and to articulate knowledge for wider social influence, in 1982. He developed participatory training, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies supported by and to enhance adult learning and community knowledge.<ref name="pria" /><ref name="UO" />
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* Awarded [[Honorary Doctor]] of Laws Degree by the [[University of Victoria]] in 2008 in recognition of his pioneering work in the area of civic engagement, governance and community based research.<ref name="cradall" /><ref name="pria" />
* Awarded [[Honorary Doctor]] of Laws Degree by the [[University of Victoria]] in 2008 in recognition of his pioneering work in the area of civic engagement, governance and community based research.<ref name="cradall" /><ref name="pria" />
* First Indian to be inducted to the International Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) Hall of Fame (class of 2010).<ref name="pria" /> The award recognizes innovative leaders who believe passionately in the evolutionary power of education and are themselves exemplary lifelong learners who have left lasting impressions on the students, institutions, and organizations they serve.
* First Indian to be inducted to the International Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) Hall of Fame (class of 2010).<ref name="pria" />
* Awarded Social Justice Medal by [[National Legal Services Authority]] and [[Institute for Gender Justice]] (2007).<ref name="pria" />
* Awarded Social Justice Medal by [[National Legal Services Authority]] and [[Institute for Gender Justice]] (2007).<ref name="pria" />
* Named by the [[United Nations]] as one of the significant social leaders of our times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chainreaction.org.au/files/Dr%20Rajesh%20Tandon%20-%20short%20%20bio.pdf |title= Chain Reaction |publisher=chainreaction.org.au |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>
* Named by the [[United Nations]] as one of the significant social leaders of our times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chainreaction.org.au/files/Dr%20Rajesh%20Tandon%20-%20short%20%20bio.pdf |title= Chain Reaction |publisher=chainreaction.org.au |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==


He was married to eminent social worker [[Martha Farrell]]. She was one of the four Indians killed in the [[2015 Park Palace guesthouse attack]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32732083|title=Kabul Park Palace Hotel Attack |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref> An expert on women's empowerment, Farrell was running a series of workshops on "gender mainstreaming" in Afghanistan for locals and government officials.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Kabul-terror-victim-went-where-others-feared-to-go/articleshow/47303268.cms|title=Kabul Terror Victim |publisher=timesofindia |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>
He was married to social worker [[Martha Farrell]]. She was one of the four Indians killed in the [[2015 Park Palace guesthouse attack]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32732083|title=Kabul Park Palace Hotel Attack |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref> An expert on women's empowerment, Farrell was running a series of workshops on "gender mainstreaming" in Afghanistan for locals and government officials.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Kabul-terror-victim-went-where-others-feared-to-go/articleshow/47303268.cms|title=Kabul Terror Victim |publisher=timesofindia |accessdate=2016-04-12}}</ref>


The [http://www.marthafarrellfoundation.org ''Martha Farrell Foundation''] has been set up to carry forward Martha’s spirit and legacy by advancing her pioneering work on gender mainstreaming and adult education, with the overall goal of achieving gender equality in India and around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marthafarrellfoundation.org/|title=Martha Farrell Foundation |publisher=marthafarrellfoundation.org |accessdate=2016-05-06}}</ref>
The [http://www.marthafarrellfoundation.org ''Martha Farrell Foundation''] has been set up to carry forward Martha’s spirit and legacy by advancing her work on gender mainstreaming and adult education, with the overall goal of achieving gender equality in India and around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marthafarrellfoundation.org/|title=Martha Farrell Foundation |publisher=marthafarrellfoundation.org |accessdate=2016-05-06}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Case Western Reserve University alumni]]
[[Category:Case Western Reserve University alumni]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Management Calcutta alumni]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Management Calcutta alumni]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur alumni]]
[[Category:IIT Kanpur alumni]]
[[Category:People from Kanpur]]
[[Category:People from Kanpur]]
[[Category:People from Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:People from Uttar Pradesh]]

Latest revision as of 05:20, 27 February 2024

Rajesh Tandon
Born
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
EducationB.Tech, MBA, Ph.D.
Alma mater
OccupationFounder of PRIA
SpouseLate Kalpana Mehta Late (Dr.) Martha Farrell

Rajesh Tandon (Hindi: राजेश टंडन) is an internationally acclaimed leader and practitioner of participatory research and development He is Founder-President of Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), a global centre for participatory research & training.[1][2][3] His work in this field has focused on relationships between the researcher and researched subjects.[4]

Early life and education[edit]

Rajesh Tandon was born in a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and did his schooling there.[citation needed] He went to IIT Kanpur to study Electronics Engineer.[citation needed] He completed his post graduation in management from IIM Calcutta. He received his PhD from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, United States. [5]

Career[edit]

He started his professional career in the development sector as an active intervener in the processes of social change in rural areas of India. While working with villagers on educational training, he observed the power of new learning opportunities in the hands of those who have otherwise been denied such access.[6]

He founded the Society for Participatory Research in Asia PRIA as a vehicle to strengthen learning opportunities at the grassroots level and to articulate knowledge for wider social influence, in 1982. He developed participatory training, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies supported by and to enhance adult learning and community knowledge.[5][6] His contributions revolve around issues of participatory research, advocating for people centered development, policy reform and networking in India, South-Asia and beyond. He has advocated for a self-reliant, autonomous and competent voluntary sector in India and abroad. Building alliances and partnerships among diverse sectors in societal development is another current area of his work.[1]

Positions of responsibilities[edit]

He has held various positions of responsibilities within India as well as abroad.

2000 - Present[edit]

  • Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair on Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education.[7]
  • Chairperson of GACER network. PRIA is also the nodal organization for the South East Asia of the Alliance.The representatives of universities, networks and civil society organizations created The Global Alliance on Community-Engaged Research (GACER) in May 2008. The main objective of the Alliance is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and information across continents and countries to enable interaction and collaboration to further the application and impact of community-based research for a sustainable just future for the people of the world.[6][8]
  • Chaired session on University - Community Engagement for Societal Change and Development: Possibilities and Challenges at the UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education, 5–8 July 2009 at Paris.[6]
  • Chair, External Advisory Committee, Office of Community Based Research (OCBR), University of Victoria, Canada, 2006.[6]
  • Chairperson, International Forum on Capacity Building of Southern NGOs, 1998 - 2002.[6]

2000 - 1995[edit]

  • President Asian-South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education (ASPBAE), New Delhi, 1991 - 2000.[6]

1995 - 1990[edit]

  • Vice-President, International Council for Adult Education (ICAE), Canada, 1986 - 1994.[6]

Awards and honors[edit]

Books[edit]

He has authored more than 100 articles, a dozen books and numerous training manuals on themes such as democratic governance, civic engagement, civil society, governance and management of NGOs, participatory research and people-centered development. He has authored/co-authored several books, including [3] [5]

  • Community University Research Partnerships: A Global Perspective (2015)[11]
  • Global Governance, Civil Society and Participatory Democracy: A View from Below (2014)[12]
  • Civil Society and Governance (2003)[13]
  • "Reviving Democracy" (2003)[14]
  • Voluntary Action, Civil Society and the State (2002)[15]

In addition to these, he has also co-edited several books, including [3] [5]

  • Higher Education and Community-Based Research: Creating a Global Vision (2014)
  • Globalizing Citizens: New Dynamics of Inclusion and Exclusion (2010)[16]
  • Participatory Citizenship: Identity, Exclusion, Inclusion (2006)[17]
  • Participatory Research: Revisiting the Roots (2002)[18]

Personal life[edit]

He was married to social worker Martha Farrell. She was one of the four Indians killed in the 2015 Park Palace guesthouse attack.[19] An expert on women's empowerment, Farrell was running a series of workshops on "gender mainstreaming" in Afghanistan for locals and government officials.[20]

The Martha Farrell Foundation has been set up to carry forward Martha’s spirit and legacy by advancing her work on gender mainstreaming and adult education, with the overall goal of achieving gender equality in India and around the world.[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "CR&DALL". University of Glasgow. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Synergos Board Member". Synergos. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "APEID". UNESCO Bangkok. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Chainreaction" (PDF). chainreaction.org.au. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "About Dr Rajesh Tandon". pria.org. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Hall of Fame". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Unesco Chair". unescochair-cbrsr.org. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  8. ^ "JCES". University of Alabama. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Chain Reaction" (PDF). chainreaction.org.au. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  10. ^ "IAEA-India" (PDF). iaea-india.org. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  11. ^ "UNESCO Books" (PDF). UNESCO Chair CBRSR. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Academic Foundation". academicfoundation.org. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  13. ^ "Saṁskṛiti". Saṁskṛiti. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Diverse Books". diversebooks.net. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  15. ^ Mosaic Books. Mosaic Books. 2002. ISBN 9788190129718. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  16. ^ Zed Books. Zed Books. 2002. ISBN 9788190129718. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  17. ^ SAGE Publications. SAGE Publications. 29 March 2006. ISBN 9780761934677. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  18. ^ Mosaic Books. Mosaic Books. 2002. ISBN 9788190129732. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Kabul Park Palace Hotel Attack". BBC. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  20. ^ "Kabul Terror Victim". timesofindia. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  21. ^ "Martha Farrell Foundation". marthafarrellfoundation.org. Retrieved 6 May 2016.

External links[edit]

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