tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113333598103344207.post118272055778273147..comments2023-09-29T07:44:16.054-07:00Comments on Community Analytics (CA): I like more doing ... less studyPeter Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133615059640627095noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113333598103344207.post-31452746496603519222010-11-04T14:48:02.503-07:002010-11-04T14:48:02.503-07:00Tene
Thanks for your comment ... a very good obse...Tene<br /><br />Thanks for your comment ... a very good observation. I think you know the simple answer to the question you have posed ... but the idea of problem and solution is perhaps a little more complex. <br /><br />I started to work with Africa in the 1970s ... and a lot has happened over that time. My view is that there should have been way more progress, and hopefully this is going to happen ... but there are still too many who benefit from the status quo. <br /><br />I like your work with the artistry and culture of Africa. It is a value that is not well enough appreciated ... yet quite extensively exploited. I cannot pretend to be happy seeing African Art with the little label "Made in China" hidden somewhere on the product!<br /><br />I am hopeful and optimistic if for no other reason than my experience of Africa at as personal level has been very positive ... but in addition some of the economic fundamentals are going to work in Africa's favor in decades ahead. <br /><br />My work with "true value metrics" maybe is something that will help leadership in Africa and in the international community get held to account for the decisions that they make. <br /><br />All the best ... I like your blog http://www.awayfromafrica.com/<br /><br />Peter BurgessPeter Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133615059640627095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113333598103344207.post-35720987859051008822010-11-01T10:18:32.877-07:002010-11-01T10:18:32.877-07:00Right on the spot. Who is doing the studies? Do th...Right on the spot. Who is doing the studies? Do they have any idea of the reality of being on the ground? Do they have a vested interest in the result of the studies? There is no easy answer. Sometimes, people are in such need of paid work that nonprofits are organized just to get an income, with little concern for the problem to be addressed.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284975856767312813noreply@blogger.com