SES #
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TOPICS
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KEY DATES
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1
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Introduction—The rationale for the course: Why is it important to understand the difference between conventional theories and actual outcomes?
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2
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Overview of conventional theories of development, planning, and implementation
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Implementation Puzzle due
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3
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One modernity or multiple modernities?
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4
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Assessment of development and planning efforts: What has worked and what has not?
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5
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Bottom-up versus top-down development
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6
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Comprehensive versus incremental planning
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Mid-term due
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7
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Under what conditions do public sector institutions perform well?
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8
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Is politics a hindrance to, or essential for planning?
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9
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How do development professionals define what is ethical practice?
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10
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Rigidity versus flexibility
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11
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Modes of evaluation: What is useful knowledge for practitioners?
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12
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The social construction of learning institutions
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13
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Surety of purpose or humility of not knowing the answer?
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Final Paper due
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