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Slum Dwellers International

Dave Beck, Rod Purcell

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Abstract

In this chapter we consider the Slum Dwellers International (SDI) model of development. There are parallels here to community organising, but SDI has a distinct approach, including prioritising the role of women and sustaining family income. We discuss: The key role of women in development The importance of stabilising family finances The role of community research Recognising the importance of shared learning, skill and knowledge development Building a power base to make negotiations work The role of experts and external agencies as support for community organisations SDI offers a proven and effective alternative model to promoting the development of communities on a large scale .

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In this chapter we consider the Slum Dwellers International (SDI) model of development. There are parallels here to community organising, but SDI has a distinct approach, including prioritising the role of women and sustaining family income. We discuss: The key role of women in development The importance of stabilising family finances The role of community research Recognising the importance of shared learning, skill and knowledge development Building a power base to make negotiations work The role of experts and external agencies as support for community organisations SDI offers a proven and effective alternative model to promoting the development of communities on a large scale .

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In this chapter we consider the Slum Dwellers International (SDI) model of development. There are parallels here to community organising, but SDI has a distinct approach, including prioritising the role of women and sustaining family income. We discuss: The key role of women in development The importance of stabilising family finances The role of community research Recognising the importance of shared learning, skill and knowledge development Building a power base to make negotiations work The role of experts and external agencies as support for community organisations SDI offers a proven and effective alternative model to promoting the development of communities on a large scale .

Key concepts: Slum, Geography, Environmental health, Medicine, Population

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