Jumbo Editorial Team
‘Shirakti Taraqi’ or participatory development, a book written by renowned architect Arif Hassan was launched recently. The launch was followed by a lecture by the author on participatory development and an interactive discussion.
The book unfolds the story of Karachi and Pakistan, and its contents offer a detailed description of the Orangi Pilot Project, its Research and Training Institute and Urban Resource Centre.
The book also discusses various non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations and their projects being planned and implemented on the pattern of the project.
Architect Arif Hassan outlined the striking aspects of the project, including the background of Orangi, the inception of the project and the working culture developed during its implementation. The Orangi project was initiated in the 1980s by Akhtar Hameed Khan to enable the local residents solve their own sanitation problems.
On development in Pakistan, the iconic architect stated that his work and writings were mostly inspired by Khan’s works, which set ideal examples of pro-people and pro-poor development.
Dr Nasim-ul-Hassan, one of the speakers, while commenting on Arch Arif Hassan’s book, said that participatory development is inevitable for Pakistan’s prosperity, as it has the potential to ensure the delivery of basic human rights and needs like safe drinking water and food security.
He said that the government and non-government sector,which controls and delivers the development, need to understand and practice the philosophy behind the term. “Without participatory development, there will be no progress. Money alone cannot do anything,” he said.
Harris Khalique, writer and analyst, remarked that Arch Arif Hassan, through his writings and academic lectures, has promoted the idea that education in Pakistan should be linked with the real life and the people of the country.
Other books by Arch Arif Hassan, shared at the event, include “Bay Zabta Inqlab”, which discusses the observations of social and financial change in Pakistan, “Karachi”, which discusses planning and development alternatives, and “Hijrat aur Pakistan mein Chhotey Shehr”, which discusses immigration and the issues of smaller cities.
‘Shirakti Taraqi’ or participatory development, a book written by renowned architect Arif Hassan was launched recently. The launch was followed by a lecture by the author on participatory development and an interactive discussion.
The book unfolds the story of Karachi and Pakistan, and its contents offer a detailed description of the Orangi Pilot Project, its Research and Training Institute and Urban Resource Centre.
The book also discusses various non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations and their projects being planned and implemented on the pattern of the project.
Architect Arif Hassan outlined the striking aspects of the project, including the background of Orangi, the inception of the project and the working culture developed during its implementation. The Orangi project was initiated in the 1980s by Akhtar Hameed Khan to enable the local residents solve their own sanitation problems.
On development in Pakistan, the iconic architect stated that his work and writings were mostly inspired by Khan’s works, which set ideal examples of pro-people and pro-poor development.
Dr Nasim-ul-Hassan, one of the speakers, while commenting on Arch Arif Hassan’s book, said that participatory development is inevitable for Pakistan’s prosperity, as it has the potential to ensure the delivery of basic human rights and needs like safe drinking water and food security.
He said that the government and non-government sector,which controls and delivers the development, need to understand and practice the philosophy behind the term. “Without participatory development, there will be no progress. Money alone cannot do anything,” he said.
Harris Khalique, writer and analyst, remarked that Arch Arif Hassan, through his writings and academic lectures, has promoted the idea that education in Pakistan should be linked with the real life and the people of the country.
Other books by Arch Arif Hassan, shared at the event, include “Bay Zabta Inqlab”, which discusses the observations of social and financial change in Pakistan, “Karachi”, which discusses planning and development alternatives, and “Hijrat aur Pakistan mein Chhotey Shehr”, which discusses immigration and the issues of smaller cities.
Wonderful illustrated information. I thank you about that. No doubt it will be very useful for my future projects. Would like to see some other posts on the same subject!
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