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Francis J. Lethem

Professor of the Practice Emeritus in the Sanford School of Public Policy
Sanford School of Public Policy
Box 90237, Durham, NC 27708-0237
266 Rubenstein Hall, Durham, NC 27708

Selected Publications


Chap 6. Some Cross-Cutting Lessons.

Chapter · December 2010 Featured Publication The chapter provides an external look at the World Bank’s preparation of the N2T project. It is based on the review and analysis of internal working papers, a one-day workshop at Duke University with selected NT2 team members, and various meetings and disc ... Cite

Basic Education

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Managing project-related technical assistance: the lessons of success.

Journal Article World Bank Staff Working Paper · January 1, 1984 Practical guidance for technical assistance designers and appraisers based on feedback from aid agencies and technical assistance recipients in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East who participated in successful projects. Planners and practitioners will benef ... Cite

Traditional land tenure and land use systems in the design of agricultural projects.

Journal Article World Bank Staff Working Paper · January 1, 1983 The feasibility of agricultural projects and their intended impact are often determined by traditional patterns of tenure and land use. Provides agricultural project designers with an analytical basis and rationale for examining systems, and suggests how t ... Cite