Relationships for Aid

Eyben, Rosalind

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“…Capacity strengthening when based on a one-way transfer of resources, financial or intellectual, will remain profoundly asymmetrical, which will tend to distort the functioning and dignity of the weaker partner, as well as fostering the hubris of the stronger one (Eyben 2006). To address this asymmetry, Sahay et al (2015) argue for a perspective of mutual learning in capacity strengthening exercise, where both the providers and recipients of capacity should seek to learn from each other, where neither one is placed on the pedestal of power.…”

Section: How Institutional Conditions and Agency Shape Capacity Strenmentioning

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Capacity Strengthening within a Development Context: Developing and Applying a Conceptual Model

Mukherjee

2015

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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This paper aims at answering two research questions. The first concerns understanding Sen's distinction between human capital and human capability in the context of capacity strengthening of a hospital information systems context in the public health sector context of a State in India. The second concerns developing a conceptual model that can help to apply this distinction. To answer these questions, a process model has been developed which describes capacity strengthening to go through three stages -understanding the artefact; applying the technology to the context of use -called the "capacity for use"; and, applying the knowhow to other domains (outside the work sphere) which the user may value -called the "capacity for exchange". These three stages involve different modes of capacity strengthening, and takes place within an institutional context, shaped by existing structures. The paper makes at least three key contributions. Firstly, in conceptualizing capacity strengthening as a process, it goes beyond typical models that emphasize cascade training approaches. A second contribution concerns going beyond the primary focus on skill development which most such projects have, and emphasizing the role of mentoring in developing capacity for exchange. The third and most important contribution is that it puts ICTs capacity strengthening within a broader development context, to emphasize the value of such projects to help improve the quality of development outcomes.

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Section: How Institutional Conditions and Agency Shape Capacity Strenmentioning

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Capacity Strengthening within a Development Context: Developing and Applying a Conceptual Model

Mukherjee

2015

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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“…In contrast, there is no mechanism for sanctioning donors if they default on their commitments (Eyben 2006). Having said this, donors also face the Samaritan's dilemma, which arises when the cost of enforcing conditionality (i.e.…”

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“…Accountability is also hindered by power inequality between donors and recipients (Eyben 2006), as donors have control over resources, and can withdraw them at any point if they feel the recipient governments are not adhering to the conditions attached to the DAH (Ebrahim 2003). In contrast, there is no mechanism for sanctioning donors if they default on their commitments (Eyben 2006).…”

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“…A variety of actors are involved in the delivery and use of DAH. These actors form dynamic and interactive relationships, which are shaped by differing underlying incentives, motivations, and information and power asymmetries and often result in lack of accountability (Eyben 2006, Holvoet and Renard 2007, Gibson et al 2005, Alonso 2004). This section will explore the notions of accountability, incentives and information and power asymmetries that characterise DAH relationships.…”

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“…However, accountability should not be regarded as a linear process, as the many actors involved interact to form a complex web of relationships (Ebrahim 2005;Eyben 2006). …”

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Relationships for Aid

Cited by 36 publications

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Capacity Strengthening within a Development Context: Developing and Applying a Conceptual Model

Capacity Strengthening within a Development Context: Developing and Applying a Conceptual Model

Aid Effectiveness in the Health Sector

Who Wants to Give Forever? Giving Meaning to Sustainability in Development

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