A Strengths-based Approach for International Development: Reframing Aid - Hardcover

Winterford, Keren; Rhodes, Deborah; Dureau, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1788532376 ISBN 13: 9781788532372

Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

This book sets out the thinking, practical action and evidence-base to inform a transformation for international development; from a deficit or problem-solving approach to a strengths-based approach. These fresh perspectives breathe new life into the shared global efforts for positive change, social justice and environmental sustainability.

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About the Authors

Keren Winterford is a Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney. Prior to this, Keren has worked in multiple capacities with managing contractors, civil society and as a private consultant. Keren has completed PhD research on practice and outcomes of a strengths-based approach.

Deborah Rhodes is an international development practitioner, author, and trainer with 35 years of experience largely in Pacific and Asian countries, specialising in topics including working across cultures, capacity development, disability inclusion and strengths-based approaches.

Chris Dureau is a social psychologist, community development facilitator and senior manager in humanitarian aid and international development. He has worked in a wide range of programs to improve front line service delivery in health, education, and democratisation with multi-lateral, bi-lateral and INGOs in over 40 countries of Sub-Sahara Africa, South-East Asia and the Pacific.

Edition details

• Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788532376
• ISBN 13: 9781788532372
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 290