Activism and Aid Young Citizens' Experience of Development and Democracy in Timor-Leste
Series: Monash Asia Series
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Monash University Publishing (March 21, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0980510872
ISBN-13: 978-0980510874
Description :
Timor-Leste's independence was forged at a time when international
developmental theory had rejected top down approaches and recognized the
importance of participatory approaches in developmental strategies. In
1999, with the arrival of the United Nations and a multitude of
bilateral, multilateral, and non-governmental organizations in
Timor-Leste, it was hoped that the international intervention would at
last produce a development success story. Independence also brought the
realization that dreams for an independent Timor-Leste varied, often
according to their generation. Three generations of Timorese - the
political elite, a younger generation of independence activists
(gerasaun foun), and today's youth of independent Timor-Leste - each
bring their own experiences and face different challenges in
Timor-Leste. Today, stark contrasts between the values of customary life
and those of the modernizing world place both community leaders and
young Timorese at a crossroads. The experiences of the Timorese are
unique, and this book reflects a broader analysis about how an
aid-influenced process of development can work in greater harmony with
the people to realize their own visions of the future of the nation. ***
"An immensely readable and insightful glimpse into the experiences,
concerns and aspirations of Timor-Leste's youth, charting their course
from student activists to nation builders, from the fight for national
liberation to the battle for participation in governance structures and
aid and development programs. I strongly recommend this book to anyone
wanting a snapshot of the principal challenges facing Timor-Leste today
in its quest to build a strong, stable and equitable nation...for all
citizens, young and old." -- Kirsty Sword Gusmão, Chair, Alola
Foundation & Goodwill Ambassador for Education of the Democratic
Republic of Timor-Leste *** "Exceptionally well written, organized and
presented...impressively informative, thoughtful, and thought provoking.
Enhanced with the inclusion of a list of acronyms, a glossary, maps of
Timor-Leste, and a list of references, 'Activism and Aid' is very highly
recommended..." -- Midwest Book Review, MBR Bookwatch: June 2016,
Helen's Bookshelf *** Librarians: ebook available on ProQuest and EBSCO
(Series: Monash Asia) [Subject: Asian Studies, Development Studies,
History, Politics]
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