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Soft Systems Methodology: Its Potential for Emancipatory Development

In: Synergy Matters

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  • V.N. Callo

    (Rizal State College)

  • R.G. Packham

    (UWS-Hawkesbury)

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This paper discusses the use of Checkland’s Soft Systems Methodology within the broader framework of Participative Systemic Action Research. It builds on an earlier critique of SSM, discussing particularly its use as a tool for participation and emancipation: The paper discusses how SSM was used as a method to help successfully achieve emancipatory development in a rural area in the Philippines. Important emergent featuresthat ensured such success for SSM were (a) The role of the facilitator and the process of facilitation, (b). The commitment to learning with and from all participants (c). The contextualisation of the SSM, and (d.) A commitment to authentic participation of all stakeholders. Mention is also made of the different issues concerning the implementation of agreed change in situations where there are no clear power hierarchies.

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  • V.N. Callo & R.G. Packham, 2002. "Soft Systems Methodology: Its Potential for Emancipatory Development," Springer Books, in: Adrian M. Castell & Amanda J. Gregory & Giles A. Hindle & Mathew E. James & Gillian Ragsdell (ed.), Synergy Matters, chapter 29, pages 169-174, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-0-306-47467-5_29
    DOI: 10.1007/0-306-47467-0_29
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