Rural Development and Microfinance Projects in Sudan

Nawal El-Gack

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dc.contributor.author	Nawal El-Gack
dc.contributor.editor	John Overton and Regina Scheyvens
dc.date.accessioned	2019-02-28T08:37:41Z
dc.date.accessioned	2023-07-22T06:48:44Z
dc.date.available	2019-02-28T08:37:41Z
dc.date.available	2023-07-22T06:48:44Z
dc.date.issued	2013
dc.identifier.isbn	978-0-7734-3075-4
dc.identifier.uri	http://10.215.13.25/handle/123456789/49140
dc.description	The concept of participation in development has attracted much discussion since the early 1970s. Although the fundamental concepts have been ultimately accepted, the shortcomings of participatory development practices are a source of heated debate. To contribute to this discussion and create greater awareness of participatory development concepts and practices, I conducted this research to achieve an in-depth understanding of the nature of interactions between primary stakeholders and development providers, and the outcomes of their joint efforts. This study explores and analyzes the experiences of participatory development projects in the real context of Sudan. In 1992 the Government of the Sudan developed a tenyear Comprehensive Development Strategy. Within the strategy's framework, the government adopted neoliberal policies and committed to encouraging production, using resources more efficiently, and building sustainable financial and institutional structures. The strategy was proclaimed as able to increase popular participation in order to foster social equilibrium and protect locals from the negative effects of liberalization and free market policies. To achieve development at grassroots levels, the government has initiated participatory loan-based projects. The outcomes of this have raised concerns and debate about the various visions and practices of both implementing agencies and local partners.
dc.language	en	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	The Edwin Mellen Press	en_US
dc.subject	Rural development Sudan	en_US
dc.title	Rural Development and Microfinance Projects in Sudan	en_US
dc.type	Book	en_US