Learning for Development

 

Title: Learning for Development

Author: Hazel  Johnson & Gordon Wilson

Description

The organizational and institutional embedding of new learning is one of the biggest challenges for development. This book in the Development Matters series takes a learning approach to development, focusing the learning that takes place through development action – be it intentional and structured, or the outcome of different forms of engagement.

Learning for Development also demonstrates how important a critical awareness of the social dynamics of learning is for individuals and their organizations, and for building coherent policy and action. Through a number of case-studies and a wealth of interdisciplinary research, Learning for Development proposes a more flexible model of development action which aims to ensure that projects address the specific needs of, improves dialogue between, local groups and individuals

About the Author

 

Hazel Johnson is Professor of Development Policy at the Open University, UK. Gordon Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Technology and Development, also at the Open University, UK.

 

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Concepts and approaches
3. Contestation and learning between multiple stakeholders
4. Learning through difference and mutuality in North-South partnerships
5. Formal learning and individual and organizational change
6. Learning and not learning through the use of ICTs
7. Conclusions

 

Published By: Zed Books

 

 

 198mm x 129mm/HC / ISBN 978-1-8481-3198-9/ R202/ August 2009

 

 

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