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Development Practice in Eastern and Southern Africa: Lived Experiences from the Trenches

Development Practice in Eastern and Southern Africa: Lived Experiences from the Trenches

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This book is a collection of reflective and reflexive stories from seasoned academics, grassroots social change agents, leaders, and journalists who have transformed and shaped the development landscape in eastern and southern Africa. It provides practical insights and tools for students and emerging practitioners involved in development work, aiming to demystify the day-to-day experiences of development practitioners and contribute to learning pathways for achieving viable solutions to grassroots communities' challenges.

Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


This remarkable book is a treasure trove of introspective and contemplative narratives that unveil the profound impact of seasoned academics, grassroots social change agents, leaders, and journalists on the development landscape of Eastern and Southern Africa. While practical experiences hold immense value and serve as invaluable resources in shaping the academic environment and development practice landscape, the majority of the literature commonly recommended as key learning materials in tertiary institutions often fails to align with the realities of development practice. The shared individual lived experiences derived from academic endeavors and fieldwork offer practical tools for students and emerging practitioners who may be engaged in or currently facilitating development work. The central purpose of this book is to demystify the day-to-day realities of development practitioners, while also contributing to learning pathways and strategies for achieving viable solutions to the myriad challenges faced by grassroots communities. The relevance of this book as a vital resource for students pursuing development-oriented degree programs in colleges and universities is self-evident. Without a doubt, this compilation will prove invaluable in the implementation of diverse development-oriented transformation agendas at academic, programming, and policy levels.

Weight: 459g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030911300
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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