{"product_id":"development-methods-and-approaches-critical-reflections","title":"Development Methods and Approaches: Critical Reflections","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jo Rowlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8170339235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 302\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aid agencies adopt values-based approaches to development, such as being rights-based, participatory, gender-equitable, and sustainable. However, these values are often in conflict with the methods the agencies actually implement. This collection of essays offers critical reflections on popular development tools like Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Logical Frameworks, while also presenting lesser-known methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo central themes emerge from the essays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project-based approach often distorts rather than clarifies the broader development picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of the ideology underpinning a development method, its impact depends on the skills and understanding of the individuals applying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a critical examination of the methods and tools used in development work and encourages reflection on how these methods can be improved to align more closely with the values that aid agencies profess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Rowlands is a Policy Adviser on Gender and Participation in Oxfam GB’s UK Poverty Programme. She is actively involved in developing policies and approaches to gender equality and participatory development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50031177728304,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8170339235","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/8170339235.jpg?v=1756392414","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/development-methods-and-approaches-critical-reflections","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}