Handbook of Development Policy Studies / Edition 1

by Gedeon M. Mudacumura, M. Shamsul Haque

Overview

Considering the current challenges to human progress, this reference book examines recent theories, policies, and sectoral priorities, as well as various social, economic, and administrative factors that impact worldwide modernization and development. The book emphasizes the fact that communities must evaluate continuously and adjust their program activities in order to achieve a genuine mode of development. This volume includes case studies demonstrating effective applications of the major operational tools for the layout and execution of major development policies and examines the current trends and future directions in development theories, policies, and practices in the 21st century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824706029
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/23/2004
Series:	Public Administration and Public Policy , #108
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	772
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gedeon M. Mudacumura (Pennsylvania State University, USA) (Edited by) , M. Shamsul Haque (Edited by)

Table of Contents

Part I: Development Discourse: Change Versus Continuity, Part II: Development Domains and Their Significance, III: Development Policy Issues in Major IV: Development Institutions: Local and Global, Part V: Development Dilemmas: How To Resolve? Part VI: Development Trends and Challenges, Part VII: Conclusion and Future Direction