The impact of contextual fragility on development in practice: perspectives from Zimbabwe

Cathrine Madziva

Development in Practice, 2018, vol. 28, issue 8, 1057-1070

Abstract: This article explores the impact of contextual fragility on development in practice in the context of partnership working. The utilisation of oppressive legislation and stringent registration for CSOs by a state fearful of losing political hegemony resulted in limited community participation and CBO reluctance to engage in advocacy activities deemed political despite northern partner eagerness. Financial distress led to a partnership termination, partial and non-implementation of some development activities. Utilising contextual analysis to unmask the heterogeneous nature of fragile contexts can be a valuable starting point in capturing unique complexities and irregularities in each context to inform programme planning.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1509943

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