Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of SHAHAR project in Bangladesh
dc.contributor.author | Rahman, Sanzidur | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-12-25T11:09:24Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-12-25T11:09:24Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0961-4524 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1364-9213 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/4023 | |
dc.description.abstract |
The article offers a reflective analysis of various problems encountered and lessons learned in implementing a programme to improve the livelihood security of the urban poor in secondary cities of Bangladesh. The study is based on the author's involvement as an external action-research partner, and a review of relevant secondary literature. A number of key lessons emerge for the success of project operations. These are the need for (1) a clear understanding of the links between project activities and project objectives by all staff; (2) capacity building for all staff tailored to their needs; (3) clear targeting criteria and programme coverage; (4) a full complement of operational guidelines, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation design before implementation; (5) ensuring 'partnership of organisations' not 'partnership of activities'; (6) ensuring the real involvement of beneficiaries in all aspects of the project; (7) staff empowerment and a flexible approach to operations; (8) routine reflections on project progress; and finally (9) being ready to take bold steps and make necessary strategic changes, even if doing so requires significant deviations from pre-set activities and hypothetical schedules as featured in the project proposals. | |
dc.format.extent | 173-186 | |
dc.language | en | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Informa UK Limited | |
dc.subject | Generic health relevance | |
dc.subject | 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities | |
dc.title | Learning from experience in urban programming: the case of SHAHAR project in Bangladesh | |
dc.type | journal-article | |
dc.type | Article | |
plymouth.issue | 2 | |
plymouth.volume | 19 | |
plymouth.publication-status | Published | |
plymouth.journal | Development in Practice | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/09614520802689436 | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role | |
dc.publisher.place | UK | |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1364-9213 | |
dc.rights.embargoperiod | Not known | |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.1080/09614520802689436 | |
rioxxterms.licenseref.uri | http://www.rioxx.net/licenses/all-rights-reserved | |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review |