Critical issues in implementing solidarity group programmes
The concept of solidarity groups emerged in the 1970s as a possible development strategy in helping NGOs channel small loans, training and other services to the poor. The following article describes four well-known examples, and draws out a linear model of group development. Only whenthe group has been formed, has allowed conflict to emerge and has resolved it by internal argument, can a sense of group cohesiveness and empowerment emerge. The article then describes the critical issues in implementing solidarity group programmes.
the group has been formed, has allowed conflict to emerge and has resolved it by internal argument, can a sense of group cohesiveness and empowerment emerge. The article then describes the critical issues in implementing solidarity group programmes.
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