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The Significance Of The "Self": A Study On The "Self" In Development Discourse, Lulie El-Ashry Feb 2006

The Significance Of The "Self": A Study On The "Self" In Development Discourse, Lulie El-Ashry

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The study seeks to understand the role and significance of the 'self within the context of the current development discourse. In order to establish a relationship between the 'self' and development discourse the awareness and understanding of the 'self' by the individual must first occur. Acquiring a sense of 'self is particularly important for the individual who works as a development practioner who seeks to help others via development practice. By gaining a sense of the existence of their 'self and the myriad effects this 'self' can have, the practioner will be able to question the underlying and fundamental concepts …


Development As 'Hostage': A Look At The World Bank's Participation Agenda, Amr Afifi Mahmoud Selim Jun 2005

Development As 'Hostage': A Look At The World Bank's Participation Agenda, Amr Afifi Mahmoud Selim

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Participatory development is the embodiment of an approach that emphasizes a 'people centered' version of development, which ultimately aims to empower the people - so frequently portrayed as the 'objects' of development- to control their own development and the means by which it is to be achieved. This thesis examines the representation of the participation paradigm as per the discourse of that most important of development institutions- the World Bank- and provides an assessment of the latter's incorporation of participation in its activities.

This thesis essentially deals with a development paradigm that has gained significant ground in recent years, so …


State-Led Technological Development In South Korea And India, Hanaa M Ebeid Jun 2004

State-Led Technological Development In South Korea And India, Hanaa M Ebeid

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The International Conference On Population And Development: The Media & Population, Amina El Afifi Jun 2004

The International Conference On Population And Development: The Media & Population, Amina El Afifi

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This thesis compares and contrasts the portrayal of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) as presented by Egyptian intellectuals, using the newspapers as a medium, and the message disseminated by the ICPD. The primary objective of the thesis is to assess the validity of the concerns of some of the arguments put forth by the Egyptian intellectuals by reference to an analytical discussion of these issues within a global debate as well as concurrent debates within Egypt. Locating these concerns in both the Egyptian and global contexts will identify the nature of the controversy and enable the thesis …


Sovereignty And Globalization: Borders In The Line Of Fire, Shaden Khallaf Feb 2004

Sovereignty And Globalization: Borders In The Line Of Fire, Shaden Khallaf

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Popular Theater As A Mass Communication Medium For Development, Eberhard G Chambulikazi Feb 1989

Popular Theater As A Mass Communication Medium For Development, Eberhard G Chambulikazi

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Issues In Urban Planning And The Development Of Arid Zones: A Case Study Of The 10th Of Ramadan City, Janan Benabud Jan 1986

Issues In Urban Planning And The Development Of Arid Zones: A Case Study Of The 10th Of Ramadan City, Janan Benabud

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Marx And Rostow On The Historical Approach To The Theory Of Economic Development, Mona Naga El-Ibyari Mar 1974

Marx And Rostow On The Historical Approach To The Theory Of Economic Development, Mona Naga El-Ibyari

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