Episode Synopsis "Ep 5. At the interface: The practitioner as a bridge between the mainstream and the margins"

In this episode, we chat with Peter Westoby, a practitioner and researcher of community development. Peter takes us through his career in the field and what it means to fully engage in community development. He questions how practitioners can commit to the practice and offers insightful perspectives on the traditions and approaches used in community development.  For further exploring: - 40 Critical Thinkers for Community Development - a book by Athena Lathouras, David Palmer, and Peter Westoby - Does Community Development Work?: Stories and Practice for Reconstructed Community Development in South Africa - a book by Lucius Botes and Peter Westoby

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