Taking onboard immersions within Sida

Authors: Nilsson, Esse; Sandkull, Olof; Sundberg, Molly

Source: Participatory Learning and Action, Volume 57, Number 1, December 2007 , pp. 118-120(3)

Publisher: IIED - Participatory Learning and Action

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Abstract:

This article describes how the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) understand immersions, and the progress of adoption of immersions in the organisation. Some staff members remain sceptical about the purpose of immersions and whether they can add any value to work within a funding agency such as Sida. However, general scepticism is progressively turning into cautious interest, as more staff members undertake immersions, and senior management encourage them to do so.

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Publication date: 2007-12-01

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