CAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION IMPROVE URBAN MANAGEMENT

This paper is attempting to peg-out the particular role of 'developmen t support communication' (DSC) for urban management in developing coun tries, for the interaction or interface between the public, the privat e, the non-governmental and the community sectors, The aim of this pap er is to advocate to urban managers the inclusion of DSC among their m anagement instruments, and in particular during the preparation and im plementation of particular programmes and projects. The point is made that DSC will increase the chances for success of development projects and programmes, and that it will help to improve the relationships of urban stakeholders among each other. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Scie nce Ltd