Lessons from selected development policies and practices

Abstract

This article identifies lessons learned from field research and related analysis, to address three fundamental aspects of development that are often overlooked: culture and governance, inclusive development, and market-based approaches. All three cases address issues of poverty and inequality. In addition, the critical role of institutions in governance and development is also highlighted. Finally, by bridging the gap between culture, economy, and society through these approaches, better and more effective development policies and programmes can be formulated and implemented.

Keywords:

• Gender and Diversity
• Governance and Public Policy
• Sub-Saharan Africa

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Michael Chibba

Michael Chibba is Director, Chief Economist, and Practice Leader of Canadian International Development Consultants, Inc. He recently founded and is a Board Member of the International Centre for Development Effectiveness and Poverty Reduction. From 2001 to 2006 he served as Permanent Member of the Independent Investigation Mechanism (‘Inspection Panel’) of the Inter-American Development Bank (Washington, DC); and in 2006 he served as Commonwealth Policy Adviser (based in Botswana) for the Commonwealth Secretariat. He has worked in the development field for 30 years with a broad range of organisations, including multilateral and bilateral institutions, private and public sectors, and NGOs.