Zimbabwe: Country overview

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Abstract

This presents twenty specially commissioned case studies of farmer participatory approaches to agricultural innovation initiated by NGOs in Africa. Beginning with a broad review of institutional activity at the grassroots, the authors set the case material within the context of NGO relations with the State and their contribution to democratisation and the consolidation of rural civil society. Specific questions are raised: how good/bad are NGOs at promoting technological innovation and addressing constraints to change in present agriculture?; how effective are NGOs at strengthening grassroots organizations? and how do/will donor pressures influence NGOs and their links to the State? This title is part of a series on Non-Governmental Organizations co-ordinated by the Overseas Development Institute. To complete this comprehensive review and critique there are two other regional case study volumes on Asia and Latin America and an overview volume, Reluctant Partners?
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNon-Governmental Organizations and the State in Africa
Subtitle of host publicationRethinking Roles in Sustainable Agricultural Development
EditorsKatie Wellard, James G. Copestake
Place of PublicationLondon, U. K.
PublisherTaylor and Francis/ Balkema
Pages15-25
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781003421740
ISBN (Print)9780415088503
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 May 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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