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Community Collaboration in Development Work with Young People: Perspectives from Zambian Communities

Lindsey, I.

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Despite its recognised importance, studies of collaboration within specific communities in the Global South are rare. This paper examines the purposes and processes of collaboration between organisations undertaking development work with young people in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia. Interviewees recognised the need for collaboration given the limitations of existing provision and the fragmented organisational context. Existing collaboration was commonly orientated towards information sharing and joint provision rather than broader coordinated planning. Building awareness and understanding across organisations were viewed as key processes in developing collaboration. To enhance collaboration between organisations, it is suggested that inclusive community forums be instigated.

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Lindsey, I. (2013). Community Collaboration in Development Work with Young People: Perspectives from Zambian Communities. Development in Practice, 23(4), 481-495. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2013.790938

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 18, 2013
Deposit Date Aug 14, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Development in Practice
Print ISSN 0961-4524
Electronic ISSN 1364-9213
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 23
Issue 4
Pages 481-495
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2013.790938
Keywords Civil society, Partnership, Gender and Diversity, Youth, Sub-Saharan Africa.

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