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About Verkoren, Willemijn
Dr. Willemijn Verkoren is assistant professor at the Centre for International Conflict Analysis and Management (CICAM) of the Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands. In her research, teaching and consultancy work she focuses on conflict, peace and development; the role of NGOs and civil society; and knowledge, learning and networking. Her publications include the books Postconflict Development: Meeting New Challenges (ed., with Gerd Junne, 2004) and The Owl and the Dove: Knowledge Strategies to Improve the Peacebuilding Practice of Local Non-Governmental Organisations (PhD dissertation, 2008).
Articles by Verkoren, Willemijn
The Civic Driven Change (CDC) initiative recently organized a workshop on the practice of CDC, which aims to develop a new, citizen-driven approach to development and social change. This overview of the event also links to reports from each of the eleven workgroups. Read more>>
In ‘Deep democracy’ (The Broker 10), a new approach to development – civic driven change (CDC) – was presented. The Broker asked people all over the world to participate in a debate on CDC. This article summarizes their responses. Read more>>
In his article ‘Connecting the dots’ (The Broker 7), Alan Fowler presented complexity theory as a potential approach to development thinking.The article called for more reflection on the practical relevance and applications of complexity for the development field. The Broker asked a number of development experts to respond to Fowler’s piece. Did the complexity perspective resonate with their views and experiences? What would be its implications for their work? This article summarizes the responses The Broker has received and aims to encourage further discussion. Read more>>
