Power in practice

A new nugget from CDRA

Tags: Worldwide , Civil Society Building

A new CDRA nugget from James Taylor points at the centrality of practice for a more effective development sector. The burgeoning development knowledge industry and the steady stream of evaluations risk distracting us from what we already know.

We are increasingly aware of the need to nurture and build on what is already authentically emerging in those we seek to assist. See for example the emerging civic driven change narrative. Yet, the promises of these new discourses have not yet been matched by appropriate new practice. In this nugget, Taylor stresses the importance of communication skills and awareness of power dynamics. If you are looking for more concrete guidance on what that means for your own practice or the practice of partners, it may be worth checking the CDRA barefoot guide and other materials on the CDRA website.