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Posts Tagged ‘development assistance’
July 15th, 2010 - 6:03 am § in Good Practice
What is our true job?
Who will revolutionize the development industry? It’s those with a professional, but more importantly, a personal resolve to nurture alternative models of “development” that genuinely build on the dignity, knowledge, skills, culture, and abilities of local people.[...]
July 10th, 2010 - 4:12 pm § in Good Practice
Isn’t it time for a morale boost?
One largely overlooked cause of low levels of staff and volunteer motivation is the internal dynamics of organizations. Development organizations can be more effective if their members pay attention to what can go wrong inside a group and take steps to keep people engaged and committed.[...]
July 9th, 2010 - 4:11 pm § in Reflection & Rumination
The Conundrum of Counting Beneficiaries
The bottom line question for many people working internationally is seemingly simple—How many people were reached? This question often becomes a huge drain on financial and human resources, especially for under-resourced local organizations.[...]
June 28th, 2010 - 6:02 pm § in Guest Bloggers, Reflection & Rumination
A Question Resonates
Answers to: “If you personally could do one thing to change "the system" of foreign aid and development assistance, what would you do?” The number and diversity of responses has been overwhelming...and it keeps coming.[...]
