This book provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development. In addition to a consideration of the theoretical challenges posed by these institutional developments, the book reviews recent...

What are the poverty reduction goals of the European development cooperation agencies? This book examines the credibility of their actual record in terms of their commitment and approaches to poverty reduction. The poverty impact of their aid programmes and their good and bad practices are...

"With microfinance including the provision of small loans to individuals and groups who have no access to credit from traditional banks the focus of this book on the nexus between microfinance and economic development, offering a broadening of ideas on how the provision of microfinance can aid...