Reasons for Success

by Norman Uphoff, Anirudh Krishna, Milton J. Esman

* The indispensable follow-up to "Reasons for Hope"* Recommends action to improve rural living standardsFrom an outside perspective that contrasts the personal, firsthand views of the first text, the authors impart critical, dynamic ideas for improving the lives of those in rural communities. They contend that real progress depends less on money alone, and more upon passionate ideas, acting on those ideas through leadership, and implementing appropriate methods for change.

236 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Brandon Fryman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read if you are interested in development studies. This book present 18 different success stories from the people who started the actual project or who have worked extensively with the project. They give short histories of the area, what was needed, how they constructed/started the project, who was involved etc. You can really see how development project succeed. The main themes between them all is local participation and continual upkeep. I only found article in the whole book in which could have been written better, the others are great references. I will be pulling many quotes from this book and defiantly use it for future project. I recommend this book if you are studying development.

[Rachel]

This read is for an on-line class I have signed up for. It has been a while since I was in a class (of course this is e-learning so different), but so far it is nice to read for a purpose greater than enjoyment.