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Community Driven Development (CDD) in Action: Three Case Studies of International Nongovernmental Development Organizations’ (INGOs’) CDD Practices

Creator:: Rhynard-Geil, Meghann
Abstract:: Since the 1980s, NGOs have created a necessary niche for themselves within developing nations addressing poverty “traps” such as: lack of infrastructure, corruption, environmental degradation, conflict, disease, educational paucity, and gender inequality. Due to increasing issues of dependency and failed development projects resulting from a top-down, organizational structure, international nongovernmental...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : Sarah Henderson, representing Political Science

Beyond Buzzwords: A Case Study of U.S. NGO Implementation of Sustainable and Participatory Development in Rural Guatemala

Creator:: Boege, Sarah
Abstract:: Over the last several decades, the narrative around international development has shifted away from neoclassical models towards an increased focus on sustainability and community-driven participatory approaches. However, there is a lack of research looking at whether these theoretical concepts manifest in practical realities that avoid the imperialistic flaws of previous...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Sarah Boege for the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on May 15th, 2017

Microfinance as a Policy Tool for Women's Empowerment

Creator:: Ghimire, Narbada
Abstract:: Microfinance has been extolled by donor agencies, development practitioners and policy makers as a tool for alleviating poverty and empowering women. Yet little systematic research has been done to assess the conditions and extent to which microfinance programs accomplish these goals. This essay provides an assessment of that research. Based...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , representing Sociology Sarah Henderson, representing Political Science Elizabeth

Impact Evaluation in the Field: A Case Study on the Evaluation of an Improved Cookstove Initiative in Rural Guatemala

Creator:: Nilson, Roberta
Abstract:: Improved cookstoves (ICS) have been distributed by many in the international development community to address the dangers faced by billions of people worldwide who use traditional open-fire cooking methods. Yet, impact evaluations of these ICS interventions have not always shown positive impacts. This case study followed the ICS adoption study...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _______________________________________________ Elizabeth Schroeder

Examining Nepal’s Community Forestry to Understand Opportunities and Barriers to Successful Collective Action

Creator:: Pant, Suman
Abstract:: Nepal’s community forestry has been internationally recognized as an example of successful case of collective action. However, many scholars argue that although it has been successful in protecting forests from degradation, it has not been able to create an inclusive platform for political decision-making process. Using historical analysis, comparative case...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: research. I would like to thank my committee members: Prof Liz Schroeder, Sarah Henderson, Bryan Tilt

Could Oregon Replicate Finland's National Housing First Program?

Creator:: Francis, Michelle R.
Abstract:: There are moral, ethical, and economic reasons supported by empirical research as to why governments and institutions need to take a greater stance on housing the homeless. The Finnish government with the collaboration of various institutions such as the NGO Y-Foundation, has made tremendous strides in reducing the homeless population...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , School of Public Policy Professor Sarah Henderson, School of Public Policy

Balancing impact and efficiency in microfinance administration : the importance of attention to program design

Creator:: Kearney, Emily Q.
Abstract:: Microfinance, or the technique of lending small amounts of money to the world’s poor for productive activities, has become a popular strategy for poverty-alleviation, achieving legislative status as a development strategy in the U.S. in 2000 with the Microenterprise for Self-Sufficiency Act. However, microfinance has increasingly failed to achieve the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , Joan Gross, and Sarah Henderson, I offer a sincere and heartfelt appreciation for showing genuine

Family Planning Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Failure of Policy Transfer

Creator:: Daniel Andrianaivosoa, Landy Miary
Abstract:: After Colonization and since the beginning of the globalization era, governments in developing countries have been restricted in implementing certain policies and reforms, often being forced to accept or borrow policies from former colonizers or other developed countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Previous studies found that borrowing policy often leads...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: June 7, 2016 APPROVED: Patrick Emerson, representing Economics Elizabeth

International environmental treaty-making. The future of the UN BBNJ Treaty

Creator:: Banshchikova, Inga
Abstract:: Because the environmental threats are becoming global in scope, international cooperation and global governance issues are in the spotlight. The most controversial environmental law and policy problems arise in the areas where no individual state has sole responsibility for governing, "global commons." Scholars believe that the best way to deal...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Sarah Henderson, Committee Member Inga Banshchikova, Author EVALUATION OF THE

The Case for Remote Monitoring: Evidence from Kenya

Creator:: Dunn, Zachary A.
Abstract:: International development projects aimed at alleviating poverty often fall short when it comes to capacity for operation and maintenance. As a case in point, today it is estimated one-third of all African wells have fallen into disrepair due to lack of effective management, corresponding to as many as 250,000 broken...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Economics Elizabeth Schroeder, representing Economics I understand that my essay will become part of the

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Community Driven Development (CDD) in Action: Three Case Studies of International Nongovernmental Development Organizations’ (INGOs’) CDD Practices

Beyond Buzzwords: A Case Study of U.S. NGO Implementation of Sustainable and Participatory Development in Rural Guatemala

Microfinance as a Policy Tool for Women's Empowerment

Impact Evaluation in the Field: A Case Study on the Evaluation of an Improved Cookstove Initiative in Rural Guatemala

Examining Nepal’s Community Forestry to Understand Opportunities and Barriers to Successful Collective Action

Could Oregon Replicate Finland's National Housing First Program?

Balancing impact and efficiency in microfinance administration : the importance of attention to program design

Family Planning Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Failure of Policy Transfer

International environmental treaty-making. The future of the UN BBNJ Treaty

The Case for Remote Monitoring: Evidence from Kenya

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