CASE STUDIES

Case Studies

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Discussion3

Resource Mobilization3

Resource Mobilization for Implementing a Development Project3

Individuals4

Enterprises4

International Foundations4

External Support Agencies5

Make Change: The Development Cycle6

Step 1: Status Report7

Step 2: Diagnosis7

Step 3: A Shared Vision8

Step 4: Strategic Planning8

Step 5: Operational Planning9

Step 6: Implementation of Actions9

Step 7: Evaluation of Activities and Mobilization9

Development Cycle as the Other10

How are Resources Mobilized?10

Conclusion12

References13

Project and Programme Design

Introduction

The paper attempts to highlight the concept of mobilization of resources in context to the implementation of a development project. It first briefs about the idea of mobilization of resources, and then proceeds to explaining the the mobilization of resources as it applies to development project. It also highlights the change development cycle and attempts to explain as to how be resources mobilized for the purpose of implementing a development project.

Discussion

Resource Mobilization

Resource Mobilization is a development process community in which the individual, family and community, supported by health workers, initiate and develops accordance to directions of program of activities for a specific development project (Dale, 2004, pp 24). It is aimed at effective and efficient utlization of the resources by mobilizing them into different aspects of work.

Resource Mobilization for Implementing a Development Project

The money, time and other resources can arise from likely and unlikely places. A logical starting point is with a natural group of people, those who are closest and most likely to understand and share the mission of the foundation (Oosterlynck, Albrechts & Moulaert, 2010, pp 192). At one point, a foundation may want to expand their reach to other groups of citizens through partnerships with organizations and individuals. However, this takes time and often does not produce immediate results. Knowing what actions have the power to generate more support helps select and adopt a strategy that maximizes the resource mobilization efforts (Pfaff, 1996, pp 91-100). The foundations selected in this chapter have come to the following types of potential donors:

Individuals

Friends of the founders, professionals, individuals, prosperous people served by the foundation and the general public prove to be excellent potential donors for the purpose (Duncan, 2000, pp 67).

Enterprises

Enterprises also aid the development project in many ways. Mainly the local and multinational companies that are working in areas are found very helpful and supportive for the purpose (Duncan, 2000, pp 68).

International Foundations

At times, the local support is not sufficient to smoothly implement a project, which makes it difficult for the development project to be executed. Thus, in this case, foundations need to extend support to international organizations in other countries.

External Support Agencies

These agencies commonly provide support to governments in the southern hemisphere, but increasingly supporting non-governmental organizations working in strategic areas are waiting to help in the purpose (Duncan, 2000, pp 69).

The participation of most of the above mentioned donors with a foundation that provides grants, rather than a community project with poultry, for example, arises from the advantages it can offer a financial intermediary (Edwards & McCarthy, 2004, pp 116 - 132). If a potential donor does not have a project in mind, the second option would be heading to the foundation that will assist ...