Learning for Development

Gordon Wilson, Hazel Johnson

ISBN 10: 1848131984 / ISBN 13: 9781848131989

Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2009

Beschreibung

The organizational and institutional embedding of new learning is one of the biggest challenges for development. This book in the Development Matters series takes a learning approach to development, focusing the learning that takes place through development action - be it intentional and structured, or the outcome of different forms of engagement. Learning for Development also demonstrates how important a critical awareness of the social dynamics of learning is for individuals and their organizations, and for building coherent policy and action. Through a number of case-studies and a wealth of interdisciplinary research, Learning for Development proposes a more flexible model of development action which aims to ensure that projects address the specific needs of, improves dialogue between, local groups and individuals.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781848131989

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Learning for Development
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1848131984
• ISBN-13: 9781848131989
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

The organizational and institutional embedding of new learning is one of the biggest challenges for development. This book in the Development Matters series takes a learning approach to development, focusing the learning that takes place through development action – be it intentional and structured, or the outcome of different forms of engagement. Learning for Development also demonstrates how important a critical awareness of the social dynamics of learning is for individuals and their organizations, and for building coherent policy and action. Through a number of case-studies and a wealth of interdisciplinary research, Learning for Development proposes a more flexible model of development action which aims to ensure that projects address the specific needs of, improves dialogue between, local groups and individuals.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Hazel Johnson is Professor of Development Policy at the Open University, UK. Gordon Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Technology and Development, also at the Open University, UK.