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Lessons from institution building in Kenya
Author(s) -
Catlett Marcus,
Schuftan Claudio
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
public administration and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1099-162X
pISSN - 0271-2075
DOI - 10.1002/pad.4230140204
Subject(s) - institution , rhetoric , sustainability , selection (genetic algorithm) , process (computing) , public relations , political science , business , public administration , computer science , law , ecology , philosophy , linguistics , artificial intelligence , biology , operating system
Participant observation of institution building in a public sector organization in Kenya provides a basis for a critical discussion of key facets of the institution‐building process. Problems identified include: flawed needs assessments; overambitious project designs; poor selection and briefing of consultants; and countervailing vested interests on the parts of external agents. Recommendations include narrowing the gap between development rhetoric and reality; more careful project formulation; greater emphasis on in‐house training; more careful selection of project team leaders; and the provision of funding for post‐project sustainability evaluations.