Participation of the Poor in Development Initiatives (Paperback)  | Released: 03 Apr 2001

The importance of involving the poor recipients in planning and implementing development policies has long been recognized, and has been the official aim of large donors, including the World Bank and major donor agencies. This text assesses their success and the results of the primary stakeholder participation achieved. It analyzes the institutional changes necessary for stakeholders to participate in decision-making, and the strategies and behaviour of other parties involved, including NGOs. From this review and analysis, it draws an important range of lessons for future donor and NGO policies and organizational reform.About the Author: Carolyn Long is a consultant on the roles of civil society organizations in development. The institute for Development Research is a non-profit research and consulting organization dedicated to increasing the capacity of civil society organizations to promote just and sustainable development.