Self-evaluation of management and impact of development cooperation : North-South local government cooperation 2013-2014 Lahti (Finland) -Rustenburg & Madibeng (South Africa) -Ho (Ghana)

Abstract

This document offers one insight to the learning processes within the cooperation between city of Lahti, Finland, Rustenburg & Madibeng local municipalities in South Africa and Ho municipality, in Ghana. It is a critical self-assessment that intentionally brings forward the challenges and failures along with the successes. Despite my best efforts for objectivity, it can be deemed a subjective view, my expert opinion, if you will. The recommendations given here are by no means meant as a final product; instead they should be seen as icebreakers for discussion. Indeed, I hope the ideas can be developed further in joint dialogue with the program and my coordinator colleagues