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1. The participants arrive at the interview location
Informal conversation and registration until everyone arrives:
(If it has not been done previously) information on the approximately ten (12) participants is required (name, age, occupation, relationship to the project)
2. The introduction made by the researcher:
I. The introduction of the participants to each other. Explain to them what they have in common is the participation in the CSDP project.
ii. Presentation of the research objective to the participating members. The importance of the research data was emphasized to the participating members and the type of knowledge expected from them was highlighted.
iii. Brief the participants about the Program of the focus group discussion II. The introduction of individual consent form for each participant First Learning Activity
Draw a Timeline:
The participants are given a large piece of paper.
1. I ask them to draw a timeline – starting two (2) years before the project was initiated and two (2) years after project completion. (Also the participants mark the date/time of the initiation of the project and the present time.
2. They are required to mark events of importance on the timeline (the events should be of importance to the project, community and themselves)
3. While they draw, the researcher asks further questions, and they were encouraged to explain which events they mark and why to mark them.
Further Questions
• Explain why you marked the events? What happened and why was it an important incident?
• Who was involved in the activities related to the remarkable events (where you all or just some of you part of the activities)?
• Are you all or just some of you are interested in the mark events?
• Are the needs of this community having a relationship with the mark events?
Second Action Learning Activity (part 1)
On a new paper: point out the most important activities related to CSDP (first the positive and afterward the negative):
1. The participants should write down what they think are the most positive outcomes related to the CSDP, which has created successes or opportunities.
2. The participants should write down what they see as the key obstacles related to the CSDP (obstacles and barriers that hinders the success of the project and other challenges).
Further Questions
Why did you think these are the most positive outcomes of the CSDP which contributed to the successes or opportunities?
Are the successes or opportunities due to the project or are related to other factors?
Why did you say these are the obstacles and barriers that bring challenges to the successes of the project?
Are these obstacles and barriers caused by some group who may have interest in the project activities?
Who has different perspectives on the successes or opportunities and obstacles or challenges related to the project?
Second Action Learning Activity part 2
Identification of the Economic Activities Related to Livelihood Strategies.
1. The participants should write down what they think are the most positive economic activities related to their livelihood in the CSDP project which brings development opportunities.
2. The participants should write down what they see as the negative economic activities related to their livelihoods in the CSDP project which hinders development.
3. Why do you think these are the most positive economic activities in the project that brings development?
4. Why do you say these are the most negative economic activities in the project?
5. Who has a different perspective on the positive and negative economic activities mentioned above?
6. Are you all involved or who is involved in the control and maintenance economic resources related to your livelihood strategies?
7. Explain why, if all of you are participating in the control of economic resources.
8. What types of livelihood activities do you engage that contribute to your income?
Further Questions
• What are the economic activities related to your livelihood strategies as influenced by the project?
• What are the priorities or importance do you attached to the CSDP?
• Do you have an interest in the general activities of the CSDP?
• What role are you playing in the overall activities of the project
• What type or quantity of economic resources do you possess in your community?
• Do these resources influence the way CSDP underwent its activities?
• Can you tell me how the economic resources influence CSDP activities
Stakeholders Analysis
Identification of Project Stakeholders:
1. The participants are interviewed to identify the list of stakeholders.
2. The name, position, project role and contact information of the stakeholders were also identified.
Questions
• What level of interest or support to the stakeholders have on the CSDP?
• What level of influence or power do stakeholders have on the activities of CSDP?
• What position do stakeholders occupy in the decision making of the project?
A Venn diagram session will be carried out using the circle to understand where attributes of the stakeholders intersect or overlap. These will lead to a useful discussion to identify groups that play a role, the influence they have on the decision making of the project.
Visioning
1. Looking to the future (in the next year or so), what do you see as the outlook of those in needs in your community?
2. How about in the next 2 – 4 years 3. What is your perception of the CSDP?
4. Are its efforts (funding, project, and initiatives) targeted on the right priorities 5. How well does the CSDP respond to community needs identified?
6. What recommendation do you have for the CSDP for improving services to the community members?
Thank you for your time
Appendix 4. Headings/themes of CSDP survey questionnaire in Danko/Wasagu LGA