Expensive English: an accessible language approach for Papua New Guinea agricultural development

Jo Caffery and Deborah Hill

Development in Practice, 2019, vol. 29, issue 2, 147-158

Abstract: Language used in capacity development programmes is usually that of the donor country, often English. However, research shows that the language used can be detrimental to the success of the programme. Little attention has been given to the issue of language, yet it is important that programme participants fully understand the capacity development programme’s concepts to ensure that the programme achieves its full potential. This article explores an accessible language approach to a Papua New Guinea development programme. Arguments are based on an in-country research project designed to provide women and men with deeper understanding of gender equity.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1530195

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