Symbiosis: Pastoralists and Farmers in Balochistan
Symbiosis: Pastoralists and Farmers in Balochistan by Allah Bakhsh and Frank van Steenbergen April 21, 2020 There is a narrative … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik Language matters a lot. It is not only the words themselves but who controls their usage, who decides how to communicate, and whether to do this on equal terms. This control shapes the conversation, often leading to an uneven playing field where some voices are amplified while others are silenced. Those who steer language influence how ideas are framed and perceived, making certain concepts seem universally accepted or unavoidable. Nearly 30 years ago, Robert Chambers, in his work ‘Whose Reality Counts?’ highlighted this power dynamic and his insights remain powerful today. He argued that language plays a crucial role in shaping development outcomes. He contends that those in positions of power often dictate the terms and concepts used in development discourse. Imposed standards, such as "income poverty" or "employment," frequently fail to capture the complex realities on the ground. Chambers emphasized that this control over language often leads to policies that miss the… Continued
Symbiosis: Pastoralists and Farmers in Balochistan by Allah Bakhsh and Frank van Steenbergen April 21, 2020 There is a narrative … Continued
Lockdowns in rural Pakistan – what to do By Karim Nawaz April 20, 2020 Many parts of Pakistan are in … Continued
Postcard from the Beja, Akla Almahata, Eastern Sudan: Health, Water, Education, Work by Ahmed Adalbagi and Ali M.A. Elhaj March … Continued
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Locust threat averted in Sindh, Pakistan By Gulsher Panhwer, Research and Development Foundation (RDF), Flood Based Livelihoods Network (FBLN ) … Continued
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Post Card from Sponge Town KwaVonza KwaVonza residents in the driver seat by Luwieke Bosma, Nancy Kadenyi & Theophilus Kioko October … Continued
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By Sharafaddin Saleh, Adel Zolail and Frank van Steenbergen July 16, 2019 Sad message from the Tihama, the coastal lowland … Continued
The Power of Peers: Community Certification by Frank van Steenbergen :: June 14, 2019 We have written earlier on the … Continued
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Man and ecology Postcard from Awezet, Farta (Amhara, Ethiopia) Posted by Frank van Steenbergen, Getachew Engdayehu, and Bantamlak Wondmnow June 05, … Continued
By a Glass of Water Posted by Frank van Steenbergen May 08, 2019 Remains of Queen of Sheba’s palace in … Continued