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Peace Corps Approach to Development and the Role of External Funding

Explore the Peace Corps' approach to development and the role of external funding in implementing projects. Learn the pros and cons of funded grant projects and steps to minimize risks associated with external funds.

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Peace Corps Approach to Development and the Role of External Funding

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  1. Peace Corps Approach to Development and the Role of External Funding

  2. D E V E L O P M E N T What is it? “a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition” (Wikipedia: international development)

  3. Learning Objectives • At the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Describe Peace Corps’ approach to development; • Describe the role of external funds within Peace Corps’ approach to development • Articulate the pros and cons of funded grant projects, and the steps posts can take to minimize risks associated with external funds

  4. A few approaches to development • Top-down vs. bottom-up • Infrastructure vs. Human Capacity • Problem Solving vs. Appreciative Inquiry peacecorps.gov

  5. A Definition Peace Corps Uses: “Help people develop the capacity to use their own resources and skills to resolve their needs and improve their own lives”

  6. PC’s Approach is characterized by… • The three goals • People-to-people, community based exchange • Capacity building framework (communities, organizations, service providers, and/or individuals) • Sustainability • Promoting behavior change • Focus in train up • See: P&T Guidance Part I: Introduction & Overview

  7. Capacity Building

  8. How do external funds fit within Peace Corps’ approach to development?

  9. Debate: Funding for Volunteer Activities? 2 sides FundingversusNo funding allowedallowed peacecorps.gov

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