Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of the SHAHAR project in Bangladesh
dc.contributor.author | Rahman, Sanzidur | * |
dc.contributor.editor | Eade, Deborah | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-05-24T10:01:46Z | en |
dc.date.available | 2011-05-24T10:01:46Z | en |
dc.date.issued | 2009-03-01 | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 0961-4524 | en |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/09614520802689436 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10546/131000 | en |
dc.description | The article offers a reflective analysis of various problems encountered and lessons learned in implementing a programme to improve the livelihood security of the urban poor in secondary cities of Bangladesh. The study is based on the author's involvement as an external action-research partner, and a review of relevant secondary literature. A number of key lessons emerge for the success of project operations. These are the need for (1) a clear understanding of the links between project activities and project objectives by all staff; (2) capacity building for all staff tailored to their needs; (3) clear targeting criteria and programme coverage; (4) a full complement of operational guidelines, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation design before implementation; (5) ensuring 'partnership of organisations' not 'partnership of activities'; (6) ensuring the real involvement of beneficiaries in all aspects of the project; (7) staff empowerment and a flexible approach to operations; (8) routine reflections on project progress; and finally (9) being ready to take bold steps and make necessary strategic changes, even if doing so requires significant deviations from pre-set activities and hypothetical schedules as featured in the project proposals.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p> | en |
dc.format.extent | 13 | en |
dc.format.mimetype | en | |
dc.language.iso | English | en |
dc.publisher | Oxfam GB | en |
dc.publisher | Routledge | en |
dc.relation.url | http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/learning-from-experience-in-urban-programming-the-case-of-the-shahar-project-in-131000 | |
dc.subject | Approach and methodology | |
dc.subject | Food and livelihoods | |
dc.title | Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of the SHAHAR project in Bangladesh | en |
dc.type | Journal article | en |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1364-9213 | en |
dc.identifier.journal | Development in Practice | en |
oxfam.signoff.status | For public use – can be shared outside Oxfam | en |
oxfam.subject.country | Bangladesh | en |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Development methods | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Livelihoods | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Development in Practice Journal | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | DiP | |
prism.number | 2 | en |
prism.volume | 19 | en |
dc.year.issuedate | 2009 | en |