The impact of contextual fragility on development in practice: perspectives from Zimbabwe. Issue 8 (17th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Madziva, Cathrine
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 28:Issue 8(2018)
• Page Start: 1057
• Page End: 1070
• Publication Date: 2018-11-17
• Subjects: Civil society – Participation, Partnerships, NGOs -- Social sector – HIV/AIDS -- Sub-Saharan Africa; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1509943
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article explores the impact of contextual fragility on development in practice in the context of partnership working. The utilisation of oppressive legislation and stringent registration for CSOs by a state fearful of losing political hegemony resulted in limited community participation and CBO reluctance to engage in advocacy activities deemed political despite northern partner eagerness. Financial distress led to a partnership termination, partial and non-implementation of some development activities. Utilising contextual analysis to unmask the heterogeneous nature of fragile contexts can be a valuable starting point in capturing unique complexities and irregularities in each context to inform programme planning.