Author | : Ian Smillie |
File Size | : 52,9 Mb |
Publisher | : IDRC |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 02 June 2024 |
ISBN | : 9780889369443 |
Pages | : 224 pages |
Patronage Or Partnership by Ian Smillie Book PDF Summary
* A refreshing study of capacity building through various local perspectives* Includes studies from Mozambique, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Haiti, and GuatemalaStrengthening local capacity is more difficult than one might expect; there are significant trade-offs between outsiders providing assistance in the midst of an emergency, and encouraging the building of long-term local skills. By critically examining the dilemma from local perspectives, "Patronage or Partnership" finds genuine hope amidst the prevailing rhetoric and confusion.