The power of peers: self-evolving institutions in action
The power of peers: self-evolving institutions in action Posted by Rajeshwar Mishra and Frank van Steenbergen November 8, 2016 (Members … 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
The power of peers: self-evolving institutions in action Posted by Rajeshwar Mishra and Frank van Steenbergen November 8, 2016 (Members … Continued
Is Peri-urban wastewater use the right pathway to food security? Posted by Otto Hoffman November 8, 2016 Urbanization and population … Continued
Yemen: Water and Energy in Times of War By Musaed Aklan and Frank van Steenbergen The continued unrest in Yemen … Continued
Lollipops, fizz, chips Posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 26, 2016 A recent paper by the World Obesity Foundation reveals … Continued
Tesla Rickshaws Postcard from Polder 31/part, Khulna District, South West Bangladesh Posted by Frank van Steenbergen November 17, 2016 It is … Continued
Prepared for a wet year? By Madiha Al-Junaid (This article was written during the rainy time this summer, July and … Continued
by Lenneke Knoop October 11, 2016 The Deyang area, located in the Sichuan Basin in southwest China, was struck hard … Continued
Blog: Managing the Mega Irrigation Beast Posted by Abraham Mehari Haile, Eltigani Bashier and Frank van Steenbergen 2 September 2016 … Continued
Ivory Towers Posted by Frank van Steenbergen and Abraham Mehari Haile September 12, 2016 Are the Ivory Towers still there? … Continued
Politics and Water Posted by Frank van Steenbergen September 12, 2016 We all like ‘democracy’, yet we dislike ‘politics’. It … Continued
Managing the Mega Irrigation Beast Posted by Abraham Mehari Haile, Eltigani Bashier and Frank van Steenbergen 2 September 2016 … Continued
Posted by Simon Chevalking and Frank van Steenbergen (MetaMeta) 30 August 2016 With globally 1 billion ha of land affected … Continued
Posted by Frank van Steenbergen (MetaMeta) 15 August 2016 One of the many medieval villages in the Drome in France, … Continued
Posted by Sukru Esin (MetaMeta Anatolia) and Simon Chevalking (MetaMeta Research) July 20, 2016 Ever since the beginning of the … Continued
Like in other Kingdoms of the world, the Raya-valley farmers have their own rulers, the Kings of Spate. These … Continued
Posted by Taye Alemayehu July 11, 2016 After the El Niño effect that caused devastating wide-spread drought, La Niña is … Continued
Posted by Kassem Mourad July 27, 2016 Image Courtesy: MontyofEgypt – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5203022 It seems to … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen June 5, 2016 Postcard from Nimroz, Afghanistan. Here is the Lashkari channel, running over a length … Continued
Posted by Frank van Steenbergen and Kifle Woldearegay April 25, 2016 Haregu Gobezay, at her farm in Mayshwash village close … Continued
Posted by Brittany Anzel App March 16, 2016 Image Courtesy: Brittany Anzel App California is amidst it’s worst drought in … Continued