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Impact assessment of farmer institutional development and agricultural change: Soroti district, Uganda

01/08/2008

17 pages long

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This article is based on participatory development research conducted in Soroti district of Uganda with the aim of assessing the impact of agricultural development among poor farmers. The central argument is that a combination of farmer empowerment and innovation through experiential learning in farmer field school (FFS) groups, changes in the opportunity structure through transformation […]

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Participatory risk assessment: a new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities

01/08/2008

7 pages long

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Participatory risk assessment: a new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities

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Women play the major role in food supply in developing countries, but too often their ability to feed their families properly is compromised; the result is high levels of food-borne disease and consequent limited access to higher-value markets. We argue that risk-based approaches – current best practice for managing food safety in developed countries – […]

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Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of the SHAHAR project in Bangladesh

01/03/2009

13 pages long

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The article offers a reflective analysis of various problems encountered and lessons learned in implementing a programme to improve the livelihood security of the urban poor in secondary cities of Bangladesh. The study is based on the author’s involvement as an external action-research partner, and a review of relevant secondary literature. A number of key […]

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More money, new household cultural dynamics: women in micro-finance in Ghana

01/03/2009

13 pages long

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More money, new household cultural dynamics: women in micro-finance in Ghana

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This article reports on research into the impacts of micro-finance on gender roles, the extent to which socio-cultural factors influence these changes, and how such changes affect the well-being of rural Bogoso households in the Wassa West District of Ghana. Findings indicated that micro-finance has changed men’s and women’s control over decisions and resource allocations, […]

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Lessons from selected development policies and practices

01/05/2009

5 pages long

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This article identifies lessons learned from field research and related analysis, to address three fundamental aspects of development that are often overlooked: culture and governance, inclusive development, and market-based approaches. All three cases address issues of poverty and inequality. In addition, the critical role of institutions in governance and development is also highlighted. Finally, by […]

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The emergence of a fourth pillar in development aid

01/09/2009

11 pages long

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Development co-operation has traditionally been the playing field of governments, multilateral institutions, and established development NGOs. In the past decade, however, other actors in Northern countries (such as businesses, migrants’ organisations, professional groups, and schools) have shown active interest in development-related activities. Although they do not belong to the epistemic community of development specialists and […]

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Probiotics in Tanzania: a multi-partner development project

01/09/2009

11 pages long

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This article critically examines an HIV/AIDS development and research project in Mwanza, Tanzania. A group of women produce a type of probiotic yoghurt that has provided evidence of lowering the incidence of HIV infection. The yoghurt is consumed by the women, their family members, and local citizens living with HIV/AIDS; surplus is sold within the […]

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Participatory content creation: voice, communication, and development

01/06/2009

12 pages long

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This article uses the example of a mobile mixed-media platform – a converted three-wheeled auto-rickshaw – in Sri Lanka in order to explore whether and how content-creation activities can enable marginalised communities to have a voice. It draws upon research into participatory content-creation activities conducted in 15 locations across India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. […]

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Giving voice: instigating debate on issues of citizenship, participation, and accountability

01/06/2009

10 pages long

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While there is a near unanimity on the need for participation, there is as yet no such agreement on the type and degree of participation to be adopted in projects. One thing that has never been doubted is the fact that local people have not been accorded their rightful recognition and respect by most intervention […]

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Women and globalisation: challenges and opportunities facing construction workers in contemporary India

01/02/2010

14 pages long

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Women and globalisation: challenges and opportunities facing construction workers in contemporary India

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This article identifies the opportunities and constraints faced by female construction workers in urban India, citing empirical research conducted in the city of Ahmedabad. The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) conducted three surveys in 1998, 2003, and 2007 to learn more about the needs and priorities of construction workers in the context of economic globalisation. While […]

Showing 461 matching results from Policy & Practice

Journal article

Impact assessment of farmer institutional development and agricultural change: Soroti district, Uganda

01/08/2008

17 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article is based on participatory development research conducted in Soroti district of Uganda with the aim of assessing the impact of agricultural development among poor farmers. The central argument is that a combination of farmer empowerment and innovation through experiential learning in farmer field school (FFS) groups, changes in the opportunity structure through transformation […]

Journal article

Participatory risk assessment: a new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities

01/08/2008

7 pages long

Free access through journal website

Participatory risk assessment: a new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities

Keywords

Overview

Women play the major role in food supply in developing countries, but too often their ability to feed their families properly is compromised; the result is high levels of food-borne disease and consequent limited access to higher-value markets. We argue that risk-based approaches – current best practice for managing food safety in developed countries – […]

Journal article

Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of the SHAHAR project in Bangladesh

01/03/2009

13 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

The article offers a reflective analysis of various problems encountered and lessons learned in implementing a programme to improve the livelihood security of the urban poor in secondary cities of Bangladesh. The study is based on the author’s involvement as an external action-research partner, and a review of relevant secondary literature. A number of key […]

Journal article

More money, new household cultural dynamics: women in micro-finance in Ghana

01/03/2009

13 pages long

Free access through journal website

More money, new household cultural dynamics: women in micro-finance in Ghana

Keywords

Overview

This article reports on research into the impacts of micro-finance on gender roles, the extent to which socio-cultural factors influence these changes, and how such changes affect the well-being of rural Bogoso households in the Wassa West District of Ghana. Findings indicated that micro-finance has changed men’s and women’s control over decisions and resource allocations, […]

Journal article

Lessons from selected development policies and practices

01/05/2009

5 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article identifies lessons learned from field research and related analysis, to address three fundamental aspects of development that are often overlooked: culture and governance, inclusive development, and market-based approaches. All three cases address issues of poverty and inequality. In addition, the critical role of institutions in governance and development is also highlighted. Finally, by […]

Journal article

The emergence of a fourth pillar in development aid

01/09/2009

11 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

Development co-operation has traditionally been the playing field of governments, multilateral institutions, and established development NGOs. In the past decade, however, other actors in Northern countries (such as businesses, migrants’ organisations, professional groups, and schools) have shown active interest in development-related activities. Although they do not belong to the epistemic community of development specialists and […]

Journal article

Probiotics in Tanzania: a multi-partner development project

01/09/2009

11 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article critically examines an HIV/AIDS development and research project in Mwanza, Tanzania. A group of women produce a type of probiotic yoghurt that has provided evidence of lowering the incidence of HIV infection. The yoghurt is consumed by the women, their family members, and local citizens living with HIV/AIDS; surplus is sold within the […]

Journal article

Participatory content creation: voice, communication, and development

01/06/2009

12 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article uses the example of a mobile mixed-media platform – a converted three-wheeled auto-rickshaw – in Sri Lanka in order to explore whether and how content-creation activities can enable marginalised communities to have a voice. It draws upon research into participatory content-creation activities conducted in 15 locations across India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. […]

Journal article

Giving voice: instigating debate on issues of citizenship, participation, and accountability

01/06/2009

10 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

While there is a near unanimity on the need for participation, there is as yet no such agreement on the type and degree of participation to be adopted in projects. One thing that has never been doubted is the fact that local people have not been accorded their rightful recognition and respect by most intervention […]

Journal article

Women and globalisation: challenges and opportunities facing construction workers in contemporary India

01/02/2010

14 pages long

Free access through journal website

Women and globalisation: challenges and opportunities facing construction workers in contemporary India

Keywords

Overview

This article identifies the opportunities and constraints faced by female construction workers in urban India, citing empirical research conducted in the city of Ahmedabad. The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) conducted three surveys in 1998, 2003, and 2007 to learn more about the needs and priorities of construction workers in the context of economic globalisation. While […]

Showing 461 matching results from Policy & Practice

Journal article

Impact assessment of farmer institutional development and agricultural change: Soroti district, Uganda

01/08/2008

17 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article is based on participatory development research conducted in Soroti district of Uganda with the aim of assessing the impact of agricultural development among poor farmers. The central argument is that a combination of farmer empowerment and innovation through experiential learning in farmer field school (FFS) groups, changes in the opportunity structure through transformation […]

Journal article

Participatory risk assessment: a new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities

01/08/2008

7 pages long

Free access through journal website

Participatory risk assessment: a new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities

Keywords

Overview

Women play the major role in food supply in developing countries, but too often their ability to feed their families properly is compromised; the result is high levels of food-borne disease and consequent limited access to higher-value markets. We argue that risk-based approaches – current best practice for managing food safety in developed countries – […]

Journal article

Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of the SHAHAR project in Bangladesh

01/03/2009

13 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

The article offers a reflective analysis of various problems encountered and lessons learned in implementing a programme to improve the livelihood security of the urban poor in secondary cities of Bangladesh. The study is based on the author’s involvement as an external action-research partner, and a review of relevant secondary literature. A number of key […]

Journal article

More money, new household cultural dynamics: women in micro-finance in Ghana

01/03/2009

13 pages long

Free access through journal website

More money, new household cultural dynamics: women in micro-finance in Ghana

Keywords

Overview

This article reports on research into the impacts of micro-finance on gender roles, the extent to which socio-cultural factors influence these changes, and how such changes affect the well-being of rural Bogoso households in the Wassa West District of Ghana. Findings indicated that micro-finance has changed men’s and women’s control over decisions and resource allocations, […]

Journal article

Lessons from selected development policies and practices

01/05/2009

5 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article identifies lessons learned from field research and related analysis, to address three fundamental aspects of development that are often overlooked: culture and governance, inclusive development, and market-based approaches. All three cases address issues of poverty and inequality. In addition, the critical role of institutions in governance and development is also highlighted. Finally, by […]

Journal article

The emergence of a fourth pillar in development aid

01/09/2009

11 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

Development co-operation has traditionally been the playing field of governments, multilateral institutions, and established development NGOs. In the past decade, however, other actors in Northern countries (such as businesses, migrants’ organisations, professional groups, and schools) have shown active interest in development-related activities. Although they do not belong to the epistemic community of development specialists and […]

Journal article

Probiotics in Tanzania: a multi-partner development project

01/09/2009

11 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article critically examines an HIV/AIDS development and research project in Mwanza, Tanzania. A group of women produce a type of probiotic yoghurt that has provided evidence of lowering the incidence of HIV infection. The yoghurt is consumed by the women, their family members, and local citizens living with HIV/AIDS; surplus is sold within the […]

Journal article

Participatory content creation: voice, communication, and development

01/06/2009

12 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

This article uses the example of a mobile mixed-media platform – a converted three-wheeled auto-rickshaw – in Sri Lanka in order to explore whether and how content-creation activities can enable marginalised communities to have a voice. It draws upon research into participatory content-creation activities conducted in 15 locations across India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. […]

Journal article

Giving voice: instigating debate on issues of citizenship, participation, and accountability

01/06/2009

10 pages long

Free access through journal website

Keywords

Overview

While there is a near unanimity on the need for participation, there is as yet no such agreement on the type and degree of participation to be adopted in projects. One thing that has never been doubted is the fact that local people have not been accorded their rightful recognition and respect by most intervention […]

Journal article

Women and globalisation: challenges and opportunities facing construction workers in contemporary India

01/02/2010

14 pages long

Free access through journal website

Women and globalisation: challenges and opportunities facing construction workers in contemporary India

Keywords

Overview

This article identifies the opportunities and constraints faced by female construction workers in urban India, citing empirical research conducted in the city of Ahmedabad. The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) conducted three surveys in 1998, 2003, and 2007 to learn more about the needs and priorities of construction workers in the context of economic globalisation. While […]