This article copied from the above link leads to a short overview which explains how a role play can be applied and how a role play works.
BAUMGARTNER, J. (2001): Team Role Play. URL [Accessed: 14.12.2010]Perspectives are different frameworks from which to explore the knowledge around sustainable sanitation and water management. Perspectives are like filters: they compile and structure the information that relate to a given focus theme, region or context. This allows you to quickly navigate to the content of your particular interest while promoting the holistic understanding of sustainable sanitation and water management.
This article copied from the above link leads to a short overview which explains how a role play can be applied and how a role play works.
BAUMGARTNER, J. (2001): Team Role Play. URL [Accessed: 14.12.2010]