Empowerment at village level through a workshop method

Author(s)
Ullah Tareen, Ehsan
Omar, Abu
Editor(s)
Eade, Deborah
Publication date
1998-05-01
Subject
Approach and methodology
Health
Keywords
Development methods
Development in Practice Journal
DiP
Country
Pakistan

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Publisher(s)
Oxfam GB
Routledge
Journal
Development in Practice
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10546/130313
DOI
10.1080/09614529853846
Document type
Journal article
Language
English
Description
An examination in presented of a pilot project to strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC) in Sheikhupura District, which was initiated by the Department of Health, Punjab, Pakistan. The project seeks to create a viable PHC model, providing accessible and sustainable services. Community Development Workshops for Village Health Committees (VHCs) to promote local participation are being held, and several experiences have been gained, from conceptual shifts to implementation issues. Issues discussed are: sowing the seeds through dialogue; organization of the workshop; duration and timing; introductions; discussions on health; the health system; the role of community; individuals and groups; community organization; an examination of what is development; threats to the village; the road to development; and empowering people. Abstract supplied by kind permission of CABI.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
Pages
5
ISSN
0961-4524
EISSN
1364-9213
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