<ARTICLE>Toward a Theory for Sustainable International Development
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The sustainability of international development projects after the withdrawal of foreign aid has been an enigma to international donors. Studies have revealed that planning, ample financial resources, and use of foreign experts have not guaranteed sustainability. This study employs the CIPP evaluation model to facilitate the research of two international projects that have been sustained after the foreign donor transitioned the projects to the host country. The purpose of the study was to determine what factors promoted the sustainability of these two diverse programs, the academic faculty preparation program and the high technology neonatal intensive care program. The projects were initiated more than 15 years ago, the donor was actively involved for five years and since then has revisited the projects to evaluate the impact of the interventions. Both of the projects involved health care in an emerging country. Factors and concepts that emerged demonstrating strong influence for the sustainability of international project and are essential in a theory for international development are; evaluation, partnership, negotiation, equifinality, respect, forecasting, transition, adaptability, flexibility, projects included; the involvement of the host country all phases of operation; application of skillful negotiation; initiation of transfer of the project from the onset with the acceptance of shared responsibility for the programs; exploration and the initiation of planning for recurrent costs once foreign aid was no longer available; adapting new concepts and technology to the culture; design of the projects with a decision making evaluation model to be used throughout the process allowing for appropriate adjustments during the implementation; administrative support from government and institutions; development of education materials in the language of the people that were easily available; academic exchanges of personnel; and consistency of consultation. Interviews were conducted with more than 400 people who have been related to these programs during the operation phases and in the follow up studies. Ten years after the withdrawal of foreign aid, the projects have expanded throughout the country and have made significant changes in the health care provided. The publications and research generated by these projects demonstrate the effectiveness of the transfer of knowledge and skill as well as the ongoing commitment to the improvement of health care.
- 山口県立大学の論文
- 2000-03-25
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