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From 2002 ... the way in which development analysis is done is part of the problem, and the solution is to introduce analysis that results in better answers.

COMMENTARY

Peter Burgess

EFFICIENCY IN DEVELOPMENT

Subj:AFRO-NETS> How many lives is equity worth? (3) 
Date: 12/6/2002 11:07:32 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: Profitinafrica@aol.com
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To: afro-nets@satellife.healthnet.org How many lives is equity worth? (3)

Dear Rene Loewenson,

I think you may have some of the same concerns that I do...... but what is the solution?

My view is that the way in which development analysis is done is part of the problem, and the solution is to introduce analysis that results in better answers.

First, we need to know what resources produce what results.

Second, we need to know what would be the best use of resources to produce equivalent results.

Third, we need to know what can be done to get even better results from the same or less resources.

Simply put, it is all about measuring efficiency in the use of resources.

When we start measuring efficiency, and focusing on results (that produce value adding in society), we will start to see the priorities for change and improvement.

It sounds like you are doing some of this, but maybe not all of this.

In haste.

Sincerely,

Peter Burgess
ATCnet in New York
Tel: +1-212-772-6918 /
Fax: +1-707-371-7805
mailto:peterb@iitc.safe-mail.net

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