Empowerment and sustainable development of rural and mountain communities
Background
Given the history and political processes, rural and mountain communities in emerging countries and countries in transition often have a basic need for citizen participation and empowerment. Only through the active involvement of those affected at the base can these countries master their challenges.
Objective
To adapt established participatory methods from Swiss communities to the needs of the communities in these countries.
Expected Benefits
- In partner country: Enabling rural and mountain communities to tackle their challenges on a grassroots and solution-oriented basis with self-responsibility. Improvement of their economic situation and contribution to the future-oriented development of their countries.
- In Switzerland: The existing human resources are optimally utilized on-site. The local population makes a living, allowing them to build a future in their home country.
Contact Information
Peter Marty, , phone: +41 58 934 59 42
Research Group for Regional Development, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
