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Government Rules!

Posted by Warren Feek on Mon, 2009-09-28 12:45
 

Two major development agencies with different priorities and emphases have both embarked on new strategic directions that emphasise that development action and support must revolve around government. The new DFID/UKAID White Paper has a focus on so-called “failed states” and those in serious conflict situations. The prescription for these situations is to concentrate on helping those countries to build solid, stable Governments. The intended strategy to achieve this is a focus on the mechanisms required...[Read More]

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