Title:	Rural Development and Microfinance Projects in Sudan
Authors:	Nawal El-Gack John Overton and Regina Scheyvens
Keywords:	Rural development Sudan
Issue Date:	2013
Publisher:	The Edwin Mellen Press
Description:	The concept of participation in development has attracted much discussion since the early 1970s. Although the fundamental concepts have been ultimately accepted, the shortcomings of participatory development practices are a source of heated debate. To contribute to this discussion and create greater awareness of participatory development concepts and practices, I conducted this research to achieve an in-depth understanding of the nature of interactions between primary stakeholders and development providers, and the outcomes of their joint efforts. This study explores and analyzes the experiences of participatory development projects in the real context of Sudan. In 1992 the Government of the Sudan developed a tenyear Comprehensive Development Strategy. Within the strategy's framework, the government adopted neoliberal policies and committed to encouraging production, using resources more efficiently, and building sustainable financial and institutional structures. The strategy was proclaimed as able to increase popular participation in order to foster social equilibrium and protect locals from the negative effects of liberalization and free market policies. To achieve development at grassroots levels, the government has initiated participatory loan-based projects. The outcomes of this have raised concerns and debate about the various visions and practices of both implementing agencies and local partners.
URI:	http://10.6.20.12:80/handle/123456789/49140
ISBN:	978-0-7734-3075-4
Appears in Collections:	Rural Development Studies

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