"Evaluates development enterprise and development discourse from a critical theory perspective. This view of development policies and control mechanisms employs Colombian case studies of the Programa de Desarrollo Rural Integrado and of the local application of the discourse of women in...

Over the last thirty years or so, microfinance has risen to become one of the most high-profile policies to address poverty and under-development. in developing and transition countries. It is beloved of rock stars, royalty, movie stars, high profile politicians and `trouble-shooting`...

About the author preface acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Review of literature -- Theory -- Financial reporting environment in Bangladesh -- Research methodology -- The relative impact of accounting regulatory frameworks -- And politico-institutional factors -- The impact of training...