Finding a Way in International Development
Author | : Sarah Parkinson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 1565495667 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781565495661 |
Rating | : 4/5 (661 Downloads) |
Download or read book Finding a Way in International Development written by Sarah Parkinson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.