Publication
Nov 2009
This paper presents an overview of the different definitions of and conceptual approaches to empowerment. It discusses the history of the use of the term 'empowerment' in development. The authors examine the various operational implications of the different approaches to the concept. They discuss whether empowerment is viewed as a process or an outcome and how power operates.
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Author | Cecilia Luttrell, Sitna Quiroz, Claire Scrutton, Kate Bird |
Series | ODI Working Papers |
Issue | 308 |
Publisher | Overseas Development Institute (ODI) |
Copyright | © 2009 Overseas Development Institute (ODI) |