Development has failed to deliver on many of it's promises to
nations such as Bangladesh. Even worse, it stands accused sometimes
of making matters worse, particularly for the poorest of the poor.
The policies imposed from above by international agencies and
central governments have been sadly at variance with the needs and
aspirations of ordinary people. The development "industry",
concerned at evidence of the damage inflicted by it's
well-intentioned actions, has been searching for sometime past for
alternative approaches.;Indigenous knowledge in development is one
of the new approaches being pioneered. It is emerging within the
context of increasingly popular participatory approaches. It works
from below, at the "grassroots". It aims to make local voices heard
more effectively. If development is to continue to involve outside
mediated interventions, in the belief that foreigners have
knowledge and resources that can assist in relieving the degrading
poverty endured by millions, the policymakers, scientists and
bureaucrats need better to appreciate the indigenous view and
practices both before and while intervening locally.;While the aims
of indigenous knowledge research are straightforward, their
achievement presents us with some of the largest current challenges
in development. It is an exciting time. The work has only recently
started in earnest and a great deal remains to be accomplished. If
you wish to see more equitable use of resources, this book is a
must for you. Indeed, it should be compulsory reading for all those
working in the development field.
General
Imprint: |
Practical Action Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Studies in Indigenous Knowledge and Development |
Release date: |
2000 |
First published: |
2000 |
Authors: |
Paul Sillitoe
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
260 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85339-518-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-85339-518-8 |
Barcode: |
9781853395185 |
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