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Reflections on per diems in international development projects: Barriers to and enablers of the project cycle

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  • Yvonne Erasmus
  • Desyreé Lötter
  • Natalie Tannous
  • Ruth Stewart

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The concept of what a per diem is and who should receive one is a complex idea that, within the development context, can either support or hinder the achievement of development projects’ goals. This paper seeks to explain the evolving nature of per diems and their use within the development context; explore how they serve as barriers or enablers in achieving project goals; and touch on their impact on the development project cycle. Through a 3-year-long internationally funded development programme in Malawi and South Africa, the authors compare lessons drawn from their experience with existing literature to determine the practicalities of paying per diems and address the question: To what extent do per diems support or hinder international development projects?

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  • Yvonne Erasmus & Desyreé Lötter & Natalie Tannous & Ruth Stewart, 2018. "Reflections on per diems in international development projects: Barriers to and enablers of the project cycle," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(6), pages 717-730, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:35:y:2018:i:6:p:717-730
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2017.1384364
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