Reflections on per diems in international development projects: Barriers to and enablers of the project cycle

Yvonne Erasmus; Desyreé Lötter; Natalie Tannous; Ruth Stewart

doi:10.1080/0376835X.2017.1384364

Reflections on per diems in international development projects: Barriers to and enablers of the project cycle

Yvonne Erasmus, Desyreé Lötter, Natalie Tannous, Ruth Stewart

Africa Centre for Evidence

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

The concept of what a per diem is and who should receive one is a complex idea that, within the development context, can either support or hinder the achievement of development projects’ goals. This paper seeks to explain the evolving nature of per diems and their use within the development context; explore how they serve as barriers or enablers in achieving project goals; and touch on their impact on the development project cycle. Through a 3-year-long internationally funded development programme in Malawi and South Africa, the authors compare lessons drawn from their experience with existing literature to determine the practicalities of paying per diems and address the question: To what extent do per diems support or hinder international development projects?.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	717-730
Number of pages	14
Journal	Development Southern Africa
Volume	35
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0376835X.2017.1384364
Publication status	Published - 2 Nov 2018

Keywords

Per diem
development context
project implementation

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Geography, Planning and Development
Development

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