Economic Development That Lasts - Labour-intensive Irrigation Projects in Nepal and the United Republic of Tanzania (Paperback)

Development projects are often criticised for their lack of any real and lasting impact on the intended target groups. The ILO's Special Public Works Programmes (SPWPs) have been engaged in pioneering work over the past decade to show how these problems can be overcome. This book looks at three SPWP projects, one in Nepal, and two in the United Republic of Tanzania. It shows how grass-roots popular participation increases the chances of success, and how the use of local resources improves the long-term viability of the infrastructure. But it also points out how mistakes in design and implementation can greatly limit the length of time the infrastructure can be successfully maintained.