Does an Integrated Approach Improve Development Project Outcomes? Case Study of Youth Volunteers Supporting Peace and Recovery in Darfur

Integrated approaches toward development projects involving cross-domain cooperation have received increased attention from scholars. However, few studies offer a theoretical understanding for analyzing real-world cases using such approaches. This study identified four key conditions for integrated approaches: informational and cognitive diversity, task divisibility, competence diversity, and value proximity. Using the case of Youth Volunteers Supporting Peace and Recovery in Darfur, we aimed to illustrate the synergistic effects from meeting these conditions. The study revealed three forms of synergistic effects: complementarity, positive spillover, and enhanced ownership. Informational, cognitive, and competence diversity promoted mutual support and collective achievement of the project’s goals ( complementarity ). Value proximity enhanced mutual support and facilitated positive outcomes beyond initial targets ( positive spillover ). Finally, task divisibility increased local ownership, particularly among youth leaders, who obtained unique skills that enabled them to connect with fellow youth ( enhanced ownership

African studies · Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Positive Youth Development · Sociology · Gender Studies · Law · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Psychology · Religion, Society, and Development · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development

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