This book examines the concept of ‘development’ from alternative perspectives and analyzes how different approaches influence law. ‘Sustainable development’ focuses on balancing economic progress, environmental protection, individual rights, and collective interests. It requires a...

Research and development (R&D) is a common process in for-profit organizations. Despite the benefits, it is not routinely practiced in nonprofit organizations, in part because it is difficult to identify the effects of programs that are designed to involve individuals over long periods of time....

The World Bank Group's twin goals have redefined the rationale for engagement across all sectors. Although the World Bank Group has never had an explicit strategy for higher education, institutional- and regional-level strategies and knowledge work anchor the World Bank's engagement in...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword by Albert O. Hirschman -- Preface -- 1 Introduction & Overview -- 2 Internal & External Motivation: Beyond Homo Economicus -- 3 The Indirect Approach -- 4 Indirect Approaches: Intellectual History -- 5 Autonomy-Respecting Development Assistance -- 6 Knowledge-Based...