Author: Samuel, John

Source: Participatory Learning and Action, Volume 57, Number 1, December 2007 , pp. 74-76(3)

Publisher: IIED - Participatory Learning and Action

Abstract:

The author of the final article in this section carries out regular visits to communities in different parts of the world of his own accord. These visits are low-key, selforganised, and self-motivated. There is no facilitator, and sometimes no local organisation paving the way. These visits have become opportunities within one person's busy working life to take stock, to learn, and to be challenged. More than that, however, they challenge us as readers to reflect on the gulf that separates the 'experts' in development from those affected by the decisions they take. In this particular instance, although accompanied by the programme manager of a local partner of ActionAid, the journey was a personal one rather than being related to any specific project, and the author requested that his ActionAid identity be kept private.

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Publication date: 2007-12-01

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