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Sudanese refugees in Koboko

01/02/1994

4 pages long

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When refugees fled from Sudan to Uganda, some aid agencies in Sudan went with them. Their priorities were to supply water and promote hygiene, in addition to providing health care and education begun previously. The author recounts her experience of working alongside these agencies, women refugees, Sudanese technical experts, and community representatives. She saw how […]

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The Somali Conflict: Prospects for peace

01/01/1994

6 documents

156 pages long

Languages: English

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This paper was commissioned from Mark Bradbury by Oxfam (UK and Ireland), with the main aim of identifying practical ways in which the international group of Oxfam’s might contribute to the peace-making process in Somalia and Somaliland. When the paper was subsequently edited for publication, the recommendations which were originally specific to Oxfam, were generalised […]

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‘Does the doormat influence the boot?’: critical thoughts on UK NGOs and international advocacy

01/11/1993

13 pages long

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Most UK development NGOs engage in advocacy work at the international level in an attempt to reduce the constraints imposed on grassroots development by global economics and the actions of the official aid agencies. Thus far, their record has been disappointing, and this article explores some of the reasons which lie behind the failure of […]

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Research into local culture: Implications for participatory development

01/03/1993

4 pages long

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This paper examines the importance of culture and participation in development efforts. In this regard, it looks at the problems which have arisen as the result of those receiving aid, being regarded as objects rather than subjects with their own culture and behavioural patterns. The paper looks at why research into culture is important, and […]

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Women in environmental disasters: the 1991 cyclone in Bangladesh

01/02/1993

6 pages long

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Women in environmental disasters: the 1991 cyclone in Bangladesh

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The author is a female relief worker who has seen first-hand how women are more vulnerable than men to natural disasters, and in their aftermath. She explores why women are more likely to die in environmental disasters, and why emergency relief aid often fails to benefit women. Begum makes recommendations for ensuring that women’s needs […]

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Book

Introducing Oxfam

01/01/1993

1 documents

36 pages long

Languages: English

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Introducing Oxfam is a brief introduction to the work of one of the UK’s best known overseas aid charities. Founded in 1942, Oxfam continues its work in relief and development today, in over 70 countries. Introducing Oxfam describes Oxfam’s history, charity status, overseas work, fundraising, shops, education and information work, and how Oxfam relates to […]

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Discussion paper

Famine, Needs-Assessment and Survival Strategies in Africa

01/01/1993

1 documents

40 pages long

Languages: English

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Food security

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In recent years, increasing attention is being given to the existence of a variety of ‘survival strategies’ which enable communities facing situations of famine or food shortage to survive the crisis. These strategies are cited as an explanation of why predicted famines failed to materialise, in terms of increased mortality, despite inadequate relief efforts on […]

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The role of Salvadorian NGOs in post-war reconstruction

01/05/1992

11 pages long

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The Peace Agreement signed recently between the Government and FMLN guerrillas in El Salvador marks the end of a decade of civil war. As both sides of the conflict and the international donor community begin to add up the financial costs of reconstruction, the human, social and psychological costs are carried mainly by the poor […]

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Sustainability in NGO relief and development work: Further thoughts from Mozambique

01/03/1992

10 pages long

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Mozambique during the 1980s and 1990s has provided a challenging context for non-governmental organisations seeking to collaborate with its government in national development. One British NGO, Save the Children Fund, has set out to work in partnership with the government on a range of programmes at central level and in Zambezia province. Longer-term and emergency […]

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Food aid, scarce resources, and difficult decisions

01/03/1992

8 pages long

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This article attempts to address the requirements of a methodology for evaluating food aid. It is an extension of an article by Fitzpatrick and Storey, which appeared in a recent issue of Development in Practice (Vol. 1, No. 3). The evaluation of food aid policies is considered from the perspective of a policy maker in […]

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