Appreciative inquiry was developed at Case Western Reserve University in the early 1990s, primarily as a methodology to help corporations and institutions improve their competitive advantage or organizational effectiveness.
It involves a significant shift in emphasis from local problems to local achievements, from participation to inspiration. By identifying and reinforcing positive and constructive actions, relationships and visions within a community, it encourages local ownership in activities that contribute to sustainable development and secure livelihoods at the village level.
Author(s): Charles Elliott
Year Published: 1999
Language: English
Country: Canada
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