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Rapid changes in international development highlight a disconnect between ideals of participation and the socio-political realities of countries. Despite two decades of promoting partnership, decisions impacting lives often overlook these realities due to entrenched traditions, vested interests, and institutional inertia. This book emphasizes the need to acknowledge the complex, non-linear nature of development assistance, arguing that bureaucratic processes and power dynamics impede poverty reduction in the evolving aid landscape. It begins with a conceptual and historical analysis of aid, identifying challenges and opportunities for aid professionals today, while advocating for enhanced accountability and rights-based approaches. The second section features practitioners, policymakers, and researchers sharing insights from their experiences in sixteen countries, revealing the politicized and dynamic nature of the aid environment. The final section proposes pathways for aid agencies, urging a reevaluation of existing political, institutional, and personal practices. Authors present procedural innovations as strategic tools for change, emphasizing that breaking down barriers to inclusive aid necessitates visionary leadership and a commitment to transformation. Ultimately, the authors argue that translating rhetoric into practice hinges on altering individual attitudes and behaviors, which is essential for achieving the ambit
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Inclusive Aid, Leslie Christine Groves, Rachel Barbara Hinton
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- 2004
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