Which is an advantage of PRAP?

• A. Community mobilisation
• B. Complex statistical analysis
• C. High cost and long duration
• D. Limited community input

Answer: (A)

Participatory Rapid Appraisal centers on engaging local people directly to identify needs, priorities, and actions. An advantage is community mobilisation, because the process brings community members together to share knowledge, discuss issues, and actively contribute to planning and problem-solving. This participation builds ownership, ensures strategies fit the local context, and can speed up action by leveraging local networks.

PRAP is designed to be quick and low-cost, using simple, qualitative, participatory tools rather than heavy statistics. It isn’t high-cost or long-duration, and it relies on broad community input rather than limiting it.