Despite the labyrinthine bureaucracies, frustrating inefficiencies, and disorienting complexities of the “development business”, many individuals and groups find their way through and contribute to positive change. How do they do it? What ethical and practical dilemmas do they face, and what strategies do they find most effective for overcoming them? Sarah Parkinson draws on the experiences of more than 150 practitioners to provide insights on how the international development system functions – and seasoned, down-to-earth advice about how to successfully confront its challenges.
Contents: Introduction. 1. The International Development System. 2. Learning to Fit. 3. Different Ways to Engage.
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