Abstract

This thesis is submitted to the Department of Management at the American University in Cairo by Mona Lotfy Takla, under the supervision of Dr. E.H. Valsan, Director of the Public Administration Program. The research discusses problems facing developmental projects 1n developing countries and the obstacles to the continuity and sustainability of such projects. Methods used are both theoretical and empirical. The theoretical part is expressed in the review of literature and it covers the basic factors that contribute to sustainable development in developing countries. The practical part is a case study of an actual two-phase developmental project in Egypt. The first phase is a community development project in a small village in Sharqyia called Basaisa, initiated by one of the enlightened sons of the village, Dr. Salah Arafat, whose success led to the second .phase of the project which is building a new cooperative society in Ras Sidr called 'New Basaisa Society'. Both projects take into consideration all aspects of sustainable development (full utilization of nature, reservation of natural resources, community development, and finding efficient solutions to real problems of people as expressed by_ them). This paper _emphasizes importance of community development and participation as a basic tool for development. Community development starts with long-term investment in the education, and healthy raising of village children, as well as allowing their active involvement and participation in making decisions for their future and their well-being. Active participation of villagers should be preceded by promoting their knowledge and awareness of their real problems and needs as well as of chances and options for development. Also promoting their way of thinking and broadening their perspectives through training and education programs is essential for ensuring sustainable development.

School

School of Business

Department

Management Department

Degree Name

MS in Finance

Date of Award

6-1-2002

Online Submission Date

1-1-2002

First Advisor

E.H. Valsan

Committee Member 1

E.H. Valsan

Committee Member 2

Tarek Hatem

Committee Member 3

Salah El Sabaa

Document Type

Thesis

Extent

134 p.

Library of Congress Subject Heading 1

Rural development projects

Rights

The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy.

Call Number

Thesis 2002/50

Location

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