Participatory Local Development
International Development Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
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IDS-2110 prerequisites
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Taking IDS-2110 is a prerequisite for 10 courses directly.
- CRS-4910Conflict and the Construction of the Other
- IDS-3141The Participatory Community Economy
- IDS-3190International Practicum in International
- IDS-3198Loca/National Practicum (6) in International Development Studies
- IDS-3199Local/National Practicum (3) in International Development Studies
- IDS-4100Senior Seminar in International Development Studies
- IDS-4110Development Theory
- IDS-4120Honours Thesis
- IDS-4182Selected Topics in International Development Studies
- IDS-4910Conflict and the Construction of the Other
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- IDS MINOR IN
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Description
Poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, top-down decision making, inadequate technology, and conflict all prevent communities from meeting their development goals. This course prepares students to facilitate local development through participatory approaches that build community and capacity at a local level. Approaches examined include participatory assessments, microfinance, community-supported agriculture, and indigenous natural resource management.
Requisite courses
IDS-1100 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and IDS-3110 | MSC-2110.
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