Personal reflection on Funsi immersion: ActionAid Ghana

Author: Awori, Taaka

Source: Participatory Learning and Action, Volume 57, Number 1, December 2007 , pp. 62-64(3)

Publisher: IIED - Participatory Learning and Action

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Abstract:

The author of this reflection was the Country Director of ActionAid Ghana at the time of her immersion in Funsi, Ghana. She vividly conveys the power of experiential learning, particularly in challenging the underlying values and approaches of development practice. She also reflects on some of the issues that may face a person taking part in an immersion in their home country, or the country where they work.

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Publication date: 2007-12-01

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