Expensive English: an accessible language approach for Papua New Guinea agricultural development. Issue 2 (17th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caffery, Jo; Hill, Deborah
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 29:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 158
• Publication Date: 2019-02-17
• Subjects: Aid – Capacity development -- Aid effectiveness; Civil society – Participation -- Environment (built and natural) – Agriculture -- Gender and diversity – Youth -- Labour and livelihoods – Poverty reduction -- Social sector – Education -- South Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1530195
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Language used in capacity development programmes is usually that of the donor country, often English. However, research shows that the language used can be detrimental to the success of the programme. Little attention has been given to the issue of language, yet it is important that programme participants fully understand the capacity development programme's concepts to ensure that the programme achieves its full potential. This article explores an accessible language approach to a Papua New Guinea development programme. Arguments are based on an in-country research project designed to provide women and men with deeper understanding of gender equity.