The size of the ‘poor’ on the face of this earth shows no permanent sign of regression. In that context, reputed social scientist Md. Anisur Rahman presented an edited 2000 vintage volume of case-studies in a number of countries (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Chile and Peru). Undertaken by academic as well as intellectual activists all over the world, these studies deal with the central concern of the development today- the Participation of the Poor.
Author Description
Professor Muhammad Anisur Rahman, a reputed social scientist, is more known in recent years for his contributions to global thinking and action toward promoting popular participation in development. Rahman’s major personal contributions in the field of Participatory Development include: “People’s Self Development, Perspectives on participatory Action Research, A Journey through Experience.”
(ZED Books, London,and UPL, Dhaka.1993).
This is the first of two volumes. Volume two will be published soon.
