Qualitative study examines online participatory video’s impact on agriculture, biodiversity, and nutrition, suggesting pathways for inclusive practices.
Online Participatory Video (OPV), a digital adaptation of Participatory Video (PV), is increasingly used in development practice, yet little is known about how OPV retains or reshapes PV's participatory, educational, and political potential. This qualitative study examines the benefits, limitations, and practice implications of OPV using the Local Heroes initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a case study. The experiences of local actors addressing biodiversity loss, malnutrition, and climate change through agrifood system innovations provide insights into how core PV benefits are retained or constrained online. Findings suggest that OPV fostered critical reflection and early forms of political agency, particularly among women, while also exposing challenges, including limited social engagement, digital fatigue and problematic adherence to development principles. Practice-oriented considerations highlight the role of responsible mediation and tailored methodologies for more inclusive, ethically grounded, and context-responsive strategies.
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