Participatory development: getting the key players involved. (Bretton Woods Institutions: 50th Anniversary) (Interview): An article from: Finance & Development

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From the supplier: The World Bank has always interacted with a limited number of stakeholders. However, it has not systematically sought the broad-based participation required by its principal objective of helping its borrowers achieve sustained poverty reduction. The World Bank needs to broaden its business practices to encourage the participation of a much wider range of stakeholders in order to improve and sustain its development efforts. Such a shift would require consistent support from managers and a learning attitude open to innovation among those responsible for both lending and nonlending work. There is also a need for clear policy guidelines and practical "how to" advice on the use of participatory approaches. Only when the concept of participation is accepted as a planning mechanism can the World Bank hope to effectively encourage and equip borrowing governments so that they actively involve themselves in their development work.

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Title: Participatory development: getting the key players involved. (Bretton Woods Institutions: 50th Anniversary) (Interview)
Author: James Adams
Publication:Finance & Development (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1994
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Volume: v31 Issue: n3 Page: p36(2)

Article Type: Interview

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