Description
* Comprehensive of review of the development policies and practice of the last decade * Analyzes the extent to which participation of the poor has been successfully incorporated into the development projects of large donor organizations * Sets out the lessons learned for advocacy and promotion of involving the poor and marginalized in decision-making * Essential reading for professionals involved in donor-funded development initiatives For 30 years the importance of involving the poor in planning and implementing development policies has been recognized. For the last decade it has been the official aim of large donors, including the World Bank and major donor agencies. This book assesses their success and the results of “primary stakeholder participation” . It analyzes the institutional changes necessary for stakeholders to participate in decision making, and the strategies and behavior of other parties involved, including NGOs. From this review and analysis, it draws an important range of lessons for future donor and NGO policies and organizational reform.
