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An Anthropological Critique of Development: The Growth of Ignorance

Authors: 
Hobart, Mark (ed.)
1993

Abstract

This book challenges the Utopian view of western knowledge as uniquely successful in its application to economic and social development. Making use of detailed ethnographic case studies, the authors show how western 'experts', by disregarding indigenous knowledge, in favour of an exclusive scientific knowledge, contribute to the growth of ignorance rather than the growth of knowledge.

Publisher

Routledge

London, UK
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/

Assessing PRA for Implementing Gender and Development

Authors: 
Humble, M.

Abstract

This chapter starts by outlining the core principles of the GAD (gender and development) theory. It then reviews the characteristics needed of a methodology to implement GAD in order to make development empowering for both men and women. PRA is suggested as a methodology with an empowering agenda similar to GAD theory. An examination of two cases where PRA was applied to address gender issues in the field provides the basis for an initial assessment of its potential to serve as a GAD methodology.

Assessing Rural Sustainability: A Companion Booklet to Planning Action for Rural Sustainability

Authors: 
Chimbuya, Sam
Prescott-Allen, Robert
Lee-Smith, Diana
1997

Abstract

One in a series of eight complementary documents developed for people interested in assessing sustainability. This booklet is to be used together with "Planning Action for Rural Sustainability". These two documents describe a method of system assessment for use by field teams and rural communities working together. It uses and adapts well known participatory tools for community participation.

Publisher

IUCN

Gland, Switzerland
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