Development organizations need to reaffirm the Canadian consensus that international co-operation works and persuade the public and politicians that sustainable development is the key to human security and international order. The way to achieve this, contributors argue, is by demonstrating effectiveness and by systematically documenting, evaluating, and disseminating development successes through reasoned policy dialogue and strategic public engagement. Strategies of Public Engagement makes a valuable contribution to the search for new ways to enhance the relevance and value of development organizations in the twenty-first century. It will be of interest to readers concerned with NGOs, Canadian development assistance, and north-south relations.

David Gillies is principal researcher, Fragile and Conflict-Affected States, The North-South Institute in Ottawa.

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"There is a paucity of material that directly and with such authority addresses issues of such immediate relevance to the work of NGOs. Strategies of Public Engagement should make an important contribution to the quality of Canadian international development assistance." Cranford Pratt, professor emeritus of political science, University of Toronto