Publication archive
Field notes on development from below
Articles on participatory development, civil society and NGO work across Southern Africa, poverty alleviation, and grassroots action shaped by the people it concerns.
Why Ground-Up Water Commons Outlast Top-Down Infrastructure Grants
Across drought-prone districts, boreholes drilled without resident ownership routinely fail within seasons, while traditional resource stewardship proves stubbornly resilient.
13 November 2026
Beyond the Consultation Workshop: Genuine Power in Grassroots Movements
Three-day workshops often mimic inclusion while keeping final decisions firmly in institutional hands; authentic civil society development demands much deeper…
13 November 2026