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Tables of Contents for Networking for Development
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
7
2
Preface and acknowledgements
9
2
Acronyms and abbreviations
11
2
PART 1: NETWORKS AND NETWORKING
13
34
Network types and networking benefits
14
7
Definition
14
1
Networking
14
1
The need for networks
14
1
Network typology
15
2
Electronic networks
17
3
Benefits of networks
20
1
General problems faced by networks
21
10
Lack of clear objectives
21
1
Membership disparity
21
2
Domination
23
1
Centralization and bureaucracy
24
1
Separate realities
25
1
Lack of resources
26
1
Manipulation of resources
26
1
Misinformation in networks
27
1
Competition
28
1
Donor interference
28
1
Monitoring and evaluation
29
1
Political constraints
30
1
General guidelines for networks
31
16
Objectives
31
1
Concrete activities
31
2
Committed core groups
33
2
Avoiding centralization through delegation
35
1
Decentralization of institution-based networks
35
1
Sharing, belonging and openness
36
2
Resources
38
1
Self-funding possibilities and problems
39
1
Legitimacy
40
2
Complementarity and linkages
42
2
Monitoring and evaluation
44
1
Network management
44
1
Beneficiary involvement
44
2
Network participation and benefits
46
1
PART 2: ANIMAL TRACTION NETWORKS IN AFRICA
47
1
The animal traction networks: experiences
48
1
Animal traction and the special need for a networking approach
48
1
Early animal traction networking initiatives
49
1
The West Africa Animal Traction Network: WAATN
50
6
Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa: ATNESA
56
7
Lessons from the African networks
63
1
Open, independent, multidisciplinary networks
63
1
Working through workshops
64
1
Methodology of large workshops
65
3
Small thematic workshops
68
1
Coordination by steering committees
69
5
Communication channels
74
1
Seeing the benefits
75
1
Resources
76
5
Legitimacy and public awarencess
81
1
Influence on policies
82
1
Raising professional standards
83
1
Training needs
84
1
Newsletters and information sources
85
1
Linkages with other networks
86
1
Farmer involvement
87
2
Monitoring and evaluation
89
1
Other practical problems
90
3
Conclusions
93
2
Appendices
1) Further reading
95
5
2) Network contacts
100