Effective Consultancies in Development and Humanitarian Programmes

Abstract

Oxfam GB, founded in 1942, is a development, humanitarian, and campaigning agency dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. Oxfam believes that every human being is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity, and it works with others worldwide to make this become a reality.From its base in Oxford in the United Kingdom, Oxfam GB publishes and distributes a wide range of books and other resource materials for development and relief workers, researchers and campaigners, schools and colleges, and the general public, as part of its programme of advocacy, education, and communications.Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International, a confederation of 12 agencies of diverse cultures and languages which share a commitment to working for an end to injustice and poverty -both in long-term development work and at times of crisis.For further information about Oxfam's publishing, and online ordering, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/publications For information about Oxfam's development, advocacy, and humanitarian relief work around the world, visit www.oxfam.org.ukOxfam GB

The practice of complexity

“…As active participants in the process we were forming, and being formed by the work that we were all engaged in. There was no standing above the day to day politics as some commentators on consultancy contend (Rowley and Rubin, 2006), and presenting ourselves as objective outside experts.…”