Power and Participatory Development: Theory and practice

Nelson, Nici

ISBN 10: 1853392413 / ISBN 13: 9781853392412

Published by Intermediate Technology Publications, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Power and Participatory Development: Theory and practice
• Publisher: Intermediate Technology Publications
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853392413
• ISBN 13: 9781853392412
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book explores the power dimensions of participatory development and research, and examines what shifts in power within communities and institutions are needed for participatory ideas to be effective.

About the Author

Nici Nelson, PhD, is Lecturer in Social Anthropology at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She combines interest in action anthropology with her academic interest in gender, urbanization and development in Africa, with a specific focus on East Africa and the Horn. She carries out short term consultancies with various non-government organizations, such as ERA and ACORD.