Writing is one of the best ways of getting a better understanding of the complex realities we are dealing with. Throughout my career I have been doing this. Here the papers and books are listen that are formally published and deal with general development issues .
- Eroded consensus. How ever changing policy narratives distort the interpretation of livelihoods systems.
This book epxlores the role of research in rural development in Central Tanzania. It deals with a range of development issues from a large number of (scientific) publications. - A Farming System Analysis of the Wagogo, Tanzania (12 MB)
A comprehensive analysis of the (history of the) farming system of the Wagogo, semi-pastoralists living in Dodoma region in Central Tanzania. Next to describing the subsistence system, 13 innovations are screened on their technical, economic and social merits. (Click here for a 6 MB version) - The balancing act of creating a cooperative
This paper shows how outsiders can effectively support farmers in creating a cooperative when they take social, economic and technical issues serious from the outset. - Marketing coops and SACCOs in value chain development
This paper explores the potential of (marketing) coops and of Saving and Credit Cooperatives to enhance the income of pastoralist communities. - PPP in fragile states. The case of the Baghlan Cheese Factory
This case study explores if and how Public Private Partnerships can contribute to economic development in fragile states. - Achieving the MDGs in Sub Sahara Africa
This book, co-authored with Ad Boeren, examins the role of higher education and research and achieving the Millenium Development Goals in Africa and the potential role of international capacity building programs in enhancing this. - Towards effective support to HE and Research in developing countries
This paper (co-authored with Ad Boeren) present a synthesis of the contributions to- and the outcomes from- ‘A Changing Landscape’; an international conference of 150 professionals in Capacity Building.