June 13, 2012
“I see the core challenge as being similar in both the Middle East and in the West. That is, to clarify and implement more genuinely democratic forms of participation from local levels upwards and to create relations based on mutual respect.”
June 11, 2010
Why do we work? According to Aristotle, to sustain ourselves materially. Why do we sustain ourselves materially? For the sake alone of material sustenance and more material sustenance, and more, or even simply of material pleasure? Can our enquiry simply rest here?
November 13, 2009
In my work (academic and community) I’ve felt increasing disquiet about the number of times I’ve heard people call for a leader – someone who can take charge, someone who “we” can follow, someone will lead us from the wilderness, from the uncertainty, someone who will know what to do, and who will act in our interests …
February 24, 2009
It is useful to ask why the vision of inclusive, community-supported ICT use and development has receded, when clearly the need for participation and social cohesion still remains.
February 24, 2009
The challenge for community developers now is to ensure all in their localities not only have access to communications technologies, but also to knowledge of how these can be deployed productively.
November 12, 2008
A tragic death and loss: Dr Steve Luke - a huge loss to Village conversations and to the project of building community, policy and academic connections.