*Eighteen inspirational rural development success stories *Covers Africa, Asia, and Latin America In the personal words of international development initiators, Reasons for Hope tells true stories of what can be done to improve the lives of those in rural communities. Read individually for specific guidance, or collectively for cumulative advice on how to promote the most desirable forms of rural development, these stories offer a timely and crucial message concerning the plight of the rural poor.
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"A very timely and important book. The case studies provide concrete evidence that there are Reasons for Hope ... An important conclusion is that aid can be more effective when it is associated with fuller participation by local individuals and organizations who own the projects."
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