This community-led total sanitation (CLTS) blog outlines progress on CLTS in Kenya, noting the difference in approach in Ghana and Ethiopia, and highlights the new approaches taken by some disabled people, working towards the goal of making Kenya open defecation free (ODF)
This policy briefing considers the ongoing shift in development approaches from projects and service delivery to a language of rights and governance. The shift is seen as an opportunity for building real two-way dialogue and accountability in 'pro-poor' and poverty reduction agendas. However the briefing also looks at the gap between words and actions in development practice; between the rhetoric of power sharing and the ongoing power relations which are obstacles to change. It questions some contemporary development jargon and procedures, including the logical framework analysis. It also highlights the Accountability, Learning and Planning System (ALPS) developed by ActionAid, which encourages learning and reflection at all levels of organisational practice. Ultimately the authors want to see an agreement between personal behaviour, institutional norms and the new development agenda. It suggests five key principles to this end. Professionals, policy-makers and NGO's are led to reflect on their own awareness of the development process
ELDIS is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to a wide range of high quality online resources. It provides summaries and links to online documents. It also offers a directory of websites, databases, library catalogues and email discussion lists, and an email news service that can bring the latest research to your mail-box. Its resource guides offer easy access to information on a wide range of subjects
A gateway to methods, tools and manuals, indicators, case studies, discussion lists and bibliographies relevant to participatory monitoring and evaluation. Includes some background to the issues, with links to relevant full-text documents and websites
This website reviews, monitors and creates social protection policy designed to foster growth and development. The Centre for Social Protection aims to advance thinking and practice by: examining theoretical and applied research; providing advice to policy makers to help design policy and implement programmes; evaluate social protection interventions; deliver training courses; and share learning. This resource would be useful for anyone with an interest in policy development, advocacy and social protection
