How much and what kind of development consulting the industrial states provide for the less developed countries (LDCs) must depend on the structure of the reciplent country and the specific needs for advice ensuing from it. Constant consultation on development issues and development programmes...

The debate on development theory and changes in planning theory have led, in the last decade, to extensive changes in project evaluation methodology. Hans Lembke outlines these changes and discusses their relevance for the decision-making process.

The European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on the award of concession contracts has sparked vigorous public debate and intense opposition. This Directive is controversial because of the nature of the policy it proposes and because the sectors involved are highly sensitive. This Forum...