Rapid urbanisation in the developing world is the focus of urban development programmes that aim to upgrade physical infrastructure facilities and social community programmes. The participatory urban development programme by the GTZ 1 in El Nasseriya in Aswan/Egypt shows insights on a very heterogeneous community that has been shaped by rural-urban migration. This programme serves as a base to debate limitations and opportunities of participation and gender sensitive approaches within the development discourse by referring to the following scenarios: Firstly, the GTZ failed to implement the participatory component in the planning phase and furthermore, failed to take into consideration the role, needs and resources of women. However, women eventually showed their presence in public and participated independently from the applied policies. Later on, conflicts and power struggles occurred when gender components were finally implemented and institutionalised by the GTZ. It is crucial to study the interrelations between the applied policies and the involvement of a community and to take into account that urban development programmes are not blind to gender, as this will lead to a re-evaluation and re-appreciation of the women within society. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Method and research design
- Data collection
- Definitions and delimitations
- Theory and literature Review
- Participation approaches
- Introduction
- Participation in urban areas
- Women's participation in development programmes
- From WID to GAD
- Women and participation
- Women's participation in an urban setting
- Summary
- Participation approaches
- El Nasseriya Participatory Urban Development Project in Aswan
- Outline of the project
- Relevant institutions
- Women participation and donors policies
- Planning phase (1985-1987)
- Project implementation phase I (1987-1992)
- Project implementation phase II (1992-2000)
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the integration of women's participation in urban development projects, specifically focusing on a case study of a participatory urban development program implemented by the GTZ in Nasseriya, Egypt. The study aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of women's participation in such programs, particularly within the context of a heterogeneous community shaped by rural-urban migration.
- The impact of rapid urbanization in the developing world
- The challenges of integrating participatory approaches in urban development programs
- The significance of gender-sensitive approaches in urban development
- The role of women in urban development and their unique needs and resources
- The potential for conflict and power struggles when gender components are implemented in development programs
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the increasing rate of urbanization globally, particularly in developing countries. It highlights the challenges faced by informal settlements and the disproportionate impact on women. The chapter also introduces the GTZ's participatory urban development program in Nasseriya, Egypt, as the case study for the paper.
- Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methods employed in the study, including the research design, data collection techniques, and definitions of key terms.
- Theory and literature Review: This chapter explores various approaches to participation, with a focus on participation in urban areas. It examines the evolution of gender perspectives in development, from WID (Women in Development) to GAD (Gender and Development), and explores the specific roles, functions, and needs of women in urban areas.
- El Nasseriya Participatory Urban Development Project in Aswan: This chapter details the GTZ's urban development project in Nasseriya, including its objectives, relevant institutions, and the implementation phases. It focuses on the different approaches to women's participation throughout the project, highlighting the planning phase, the initial implementation phase, and the subsequent phase with a gender component.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes of this paper are participation, gender, and urban development. The study delves into the intersection of these concepts within the context of urban development programs in developing countries, particularly those implemented by donor agencies like the GTZ. The focus is on analyzing the challenges and opportunities of women's participation in such programs, considering the power dynamics, gendered perspectives, and the complexities of urban life in a heterogeneous community.
- Quote paper
- Bettina Schulte (Author), 2005, Women's participation in urban development programmes, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/63433
