Development Cooperation-UNOPS and GTZ- An independent evaluation of both organisations

ISBN-13: 9783836417747 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 360 str.

Claudia Sye

Opis

Since more than 50 years development cooperation exists and has beenanalysed by scientists from different fields ever since. Supporters and criticsfind suitable arguments to strengthen their respective position. This bookcontributes to bring some light into the questionable impact and success ofdevelopment cooperation. It is one of the few empirical studies accessible tothe scientific community and to the general public.The two organisations UNOPS and GTZ are investigated in detail to addressthe question of their impact. Their contribution to development cooperationis analysed and recommendations are given. This book answers some centralquestions such as: What common grounds and differences do UNOPS and theGTZ - regarding their organisational structure, clients, and basic rules and regulations- have? How and with what success do the two organisationsimplement projects and programmes in the field in Peru and in Bolivia? Anexcellent overview on the two organisations is provided and lessons learnt fortheir future but also for the future development cooperation are pointed out.