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Globalisation, Poverty and Conflict : A Critical “Development” Reader
Spoor, Max (contributor) - 2005
: globalisation, inequality and poverty; governance, civil society and poverty; and resource degradation, institutions and conflict … with these and other related questions. "Globalisation, Poverty and Conflict" examines the inter-relationships between … globalisation, poverty and conflict. It complements current debates in the field of development studies and, in an era in which …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013520448
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Social Capital in Development Planning : Linking the Actors
Nanetti, Raffaella Y. - 2016
The pursuit of sustainable development and smart growth is a main challenge today in countries around the world. Social capital is an asset of their territorial communities. It is also a precondition for national and local policies that aim to better the economic base and quality of life for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012698658
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Chile in Transition : Prospects and Challenges for Latin America’s Forerunner of Development
Benedikter, Roland (ed.); Siepmann, Katja (ed.) - 2015
The economic, political and social situation in Chile shows a country in transition. Some observers anticipate a broad “reboot” of the nation. While Chile is still seen by many as an example of progress in South America and of developmental potential in the global South, it faces a complex...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012819110
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Fair Development in China
Jiang, Qingyun (ed.); Qian, Lixian (ed.); Ding, Min (ed.) - 2017
The purpose of this volume is to explore sustainable innovation and “fair development” in China. It examines various existing problems currently faced in China, such as food safety, education, healthcare, employment, housing, the environment and censorship, among others, and provides...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396198
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Impact Investing in Africa : A Guide to Sustainability for Investors, Institutions, and Entrepreneurs
Mungai, Edward - 2018
them. In this book for investors, institutions, entrepreneurs, and everyone interested in the economic future of Africa …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396977
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Re-inventing Africa's development : linking Africa to the Korean development model
Park, Jong-Dae - 2019
This open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa's development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397021
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Developmental State Building : The Politics of Emerging Economies
Takagi, Yusuke (ed.); Kanchoochat, Veerayooth (ed.);  … - 2019
laissez faire, what prevents political leaders and state institutions from being captured by vested interests, and what induce …, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda. They illustrate how institutions are designed …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397033
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Policy Signals and Market Responses : A 50-Year History of Zambia’s Relationship with Foreign Capital
Barton, Stuart John - 2016
The study presents archival evidence to show how President Kaunda raised political and economic exclusivity in Zambia in the early years of Zambia's independence, and how this retarded capital investment. Despite formal reforms and a new government, this institutional mechanism still dominates...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397232
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From Developmentalism to Neoliberalism : A Comparative Analysis of Brazil and India
Sirohi, Rahul A. - 2019
This book studies the experiences of Brazil and India, the major economic powerhouses of the 21st century, during the neoliberal era. Both the nations have become important players in global markets and their economic performance has captured the attention of policymakers and academicians across...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397381
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Global Growth and Financial Spillovers and the South African Macro-economy
Ncube, Mthuli - 2016
This book offers new quantitative insights into how South African economy reacts to external economic shocks. The analysis includes focusing on economic growth and financial spill over, effects of capital inflows, contrasting the stock market price returns and volatility on economic growth and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397549