Full file (pdf): EGR08 07 Articulo Invitado Sandra Oliveira (Inglés)

Sandra Oliveira

Abstract

This article summarizes the process and findings of the first action research of DEEEP/CONCORD on Quality and Impact of Global Education in Europe. Mainly focused on Portugal’s development education community of practitioners, the research brought them together with informal groups, social movements and local initiatives, to analyse citizen engagement understandings and practices. An interesting analysis of the current situation as it specifically examines the challenges of development education in times of economic crisis and austerity in Europe.

Key words:

Development Education; Global Citizenship Education; Crisis; Engagement; Citizenship; Cycle of Change; Impact.