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Peace Corps Approach to Development and the Role of External Funding. D E V E L O P M E N T What is it?. “a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition” (Wikipedia: international development). Learning Objectives. At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Peace Corps Approach to Development and the Role of External Funding
D E V E L O P M E N T What is it? “a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition” (Wikipedia: international development)
Learning Objectives • At the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Describe Peace Corps’ approach to development; • Describe the role of external funds within Peace Corps’ approach to development • Articulate the pros and cons of funded grant projects, and the steps posts can take to minimize risks associated with external funds
A few approaches to development • Top-down vs. bottom-up • Infrastructure vs. Human Capacity • Problem Solving vs. Appreciative Inquiry peacecorps.gov
A Definition Peace Corps Uses: “Help people develop the capacity to use their own resources and skills to resolve their needs and improve their own lives”
PC’s Approach is characterized by… • The three goals • People-to-people, community based exchange • Capacity building framework (communities, organizations, service providers, and/or individuals) • Sustainability • Promoting behavior change • Focus in train up • See: P&T Guidance Part I: Introduction & Overview
How do external funds fit within Peace Corps’ approach to development?
Debate: Funding for Volunteer Activities? 2 sides FundingversusNo funding allowedallowed peacecorps.gov