28. Increasing the role of local communities in humanitarian aid: from outside to inside – Peter Walker
- Due No due date
- Points 15
- Questions 15
- Time limit None
- Allowed attempts Unlimited
Instructions
Activity
Watch the TED contribution of Peter Walker; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCGjRIVdOpc
Links to an external site.
Introduction
Peter Walker gives in his TED contributions a clear view on the business of HA. Most of the time the professionals in this field decide what will be done and how. In his plea he gives a new of thinking: It should be the local communities that should be on the lead.
Reflection
How can local communities being involved in HA projects at the start and running a program?
What does Local means in this context?
How can this concept of Local from Peter Walker being related to the concept of ”Empowerment” in the field of Development Economics?