People-First Development

In People First, Jo Boyden argues that "...sustainable rural development will only be achieved through the efforts of rural people themselves working for the benefit of themselves, their families and, hopefully their communities." (p. xvii).  This very practical book provides a discussion of the causes of poverty; explains why top-down development schemes have been largely ineffective; and provides a road map for participatory rural development projects aiming at producing long-lasting self-reliant development.
The invitation is out for you to read this inspiring and informative book and to post comments about ideas or sections that resonated with you and that you might question!

Cheers,  Duarte