Development economics Books

Book SynopsisDespite the rhetoric, the people of Sub-Saharan Africa are become poorer. From Tony Blair's Africa Commission and the Make Poverty History campaign to the Hong Kong WTO meeting, Africa's gains have been mainly limited to public relations. The central problems remain exploitative debt and financial relationships with the North, phantom aid, unfair trade, distorted investment and the continent's brain/skills drain. Moreover, capitalism in most African countries has witnessed the emergence of excessively powerful ruling elites with incomes derived from financial-parasitical accumulation. Without overstressing the 'mistakes' of such elites, this book contextualises Africa's wealth outflow within a stagnant but volatile world economy.Trade Review'Patrick Bond's book provides a solid theoretical, empirical, and analytical framework showing and proving that the processes of looting the African continent, which started with the slave trade, have continued to this day'. Professor Issa Shivji, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 'A brilliant analysis and timely expose of the rapacious forces ranged against Africans today.' John Pilger ‘An important contribution to the political analysis of the continent, as viewed on the inside.' ComAfrica, Brazil 'This is a sophisticated book for a non-specialist audience, filled with rage at the self-serving drivel that passes for analysis of Africa in the mainstream and the deaths it is responsible for.' Ken Olende, Socialist ReviewTable of Contents List of Figures, List of Tables Preface and Acknowledgements 1. Poor Africa: Two Views 2. Global Uneven and Combined Development: Neoliberalism, Stagnation, Financial Viability 3. Financial Inflows and Outflows: Phantom Aid, Debt Peonage Capital Flight 4. Unequal Exchange Revisited: Trade, Investment, Wealth Depletion 5. Global Apartheid's African Agents: Homegrown Neoliberalism, Repression, Failed Reform 6. Militarism and Looming Subimperialism in Africa - Washington, London, Pretoria 7. Civil Society Resistance: Two Views Notes Index

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Book SynopsisInternational aid is about much more than money. The UN Millennium Development Goals and major events like Live 8 have focused the world spotlight on issues of poverty relief and aid like never before, but have not concentrated on the quality of relationships that can make aid succeed or fail. This book, authored by an internationally renowned group of aid practitioners, reveals the contradictions and challenges involved in forging these relationships. International development organizations combine the unbridled play of power and arrogant amnesia with serious and innovative efforts to create a more democratic world, to support transformative learning and to strengthen accountability. The book explores recent attempts from within aid agencies to go against the current flow of top-down results based management by learning how to build lasting partnerships that transfer power to those at the receiving end of aid. More than just a critique, the authors offer a practical framework for understanding relationships in the international aid system and look at the relevance of organizational learning theory, which is widely used in business.Table of ContentsIntroduction * Part I Framing the Issues * Learning for Development * Making Relationships Matter for Aid Bureaucracies * Part II Reflective Practice * Learning from People Living in Poverty: Learning from Immersions * Making Connections: Learning about Participation in a Large Aid Bureaucracy * Learning about Relationships in Development * Part III Organizational Learning through Value-based Relationships: Possibilities and Challenges * Supporting Rights and Nurturing Networks: The Case of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in Peru * Bringing Systems into Line with Values: The Practice of the Accountability, Learning and Planning System (ALPS) * Money Matters in Aid Relationships

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Book SynopsisDevelopment practice is full of examples of the importance of religion in the lives of people in developing countries. However, religion has largely remained unexplored in development studies. This timely new book aims to fill that gap. The authors expertly review how religion has been treated in the evolution of development thought, how it has been conceptualised in the social sciences, and highlights the major deficiencies of the assumption of secularism. The book argues that development theory and practice needs to rewrite its dominant script regarding its treatment of religion, a script which has so far been heavily inscribed in the secular tradition. It puts forward an understanding of religions as traditions: that religions rest on central thesis and teachings which never cease to be re-interpreted in the light of the social, political and historical context. In addition to providing a conceptual framework for analysing the role of religion in development, the book provides numerous empirical examples drawn from the Christian and Islamic religious traditions. This comprehensive new guide to this key issue is essential for students, development thinkers and practitioners who wish to understand better the role that religion plays in development processes and outcomes.Trade Review'Religion in Development reminds us of the forgotten role of religion in Development. Séverine Deneulin and Masooda Bano tell us that the usual focus of the study of Development on the nation-state is parochial. Scholarship on Development suffers from the same myopia ... Religion in Development introduces a shift in the conceptual framework that separates Development from the linear, rational idea of progress ... Religion in Development deserves to be read carefully to understand the paradoxes and irony of Development. It is lucid, creative and sensitive.' Abdul Aziz Said, American University 'This volume provides a remarkably concise and clear introduction to a new emerging field in development studies. So far development theory and practise has tended to ignore the impact of the importance of religious ideas, beliefs and practices on development. This neglect is addressed head on by Dr. Severine Deneulin in a way that makes the text appealing, accessible and very attractive to undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers interested in the subject from a variety of disciplines. Religion in Development fills an important gap in the subject area and will certain become essential reading for all those who want to find out more about the manifold interactions between religions and development.' Gurharpal Singh, University of Birmingham 'For too long in Development Studies the response to religion has been blindness or embarrassment, occasionally even hostility. In the excellent work of Severine Deneulin and Masooda Bano we now have a new basis, firmly rooted in good judgment and buttressed by the best research, for bringing religion in to the mainstream of development policy and research. Their book is an eloquent case against treating religion either as an obstacle to change or as a policy instrument, and against treating religious leadership as mere clients or project managers. They show that a coherent approach cannot consider religion in general as a homogeneous package, but also that a coherent approach must take account of the pervasiveness and variety of religious cultures and practices, and of religiously inspired politics. With its clear style and abundance of telling examples, this book will be indispensable to policymakers, practitioners and academics working in development.' David Lehmann, Cambridge University 'The intersections of international development and religion take many surprising forms; they force a reevaluation of religion's roles in society and of the very purposes of the development challenge. Severine Deneulin's book explores the intellectual roots of debates around the topic and their implications for both Christianity and Islam and for development practice.' Katherine MarshallTable of Contents Introduction 1. Addressing the Taboos 2. Religion in Development Thought 3. Religion in Debate 4. Religion in Development Practice 5. Conflicts Between Traditions 6. Dialoguing Traditions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book, now available in English for the first time, has become a classic since it was first published in 1982. Translated into five languages, it has had an extraordinary influence on grassroots development projects.The author relates two of his own experiences in 'barefoot economics', interspersing these moving and insightful accounts with reflections on development projects and experts, pioneering criticism of of orthodox development economics, and a new vision of development in which the poor must learn to circumvent the national economic system.Trade Review'A masterpiece. The three "theoretical interludes" are remarkable for their insight, originality and profundity.'John Papworth, The Fourth World'A clear break from the conventional approach to economics.'West Africa'A well written book that provides a challenging and welcome break from repetitive debates about the economics of development.'Education with Production'Max-Neef recognises fully that the problems facing us today are very profound.'Edward Goldsmith, Resurgence'This book will have many readers among economists and politicians, as well as among the increasing number of people concerned with development and project design.'Chronicle'Written with passion, this book also inspires passion in the reader, above all because it views the problem of poverty from a new and more human angle.'Development and Education Exchange PapersTable of Contents Foreword - Leopold Kohr Prelude Part I: The ECU-28 Project: Horizontal Communication for Peasants' Participation and Self-Reliance 1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Interlude (I) 3. Theoretical Interlude (II) 4. The Perception of Reality 5. In a World Apart 6. The Peasants Get Together 7. In a World of Our Own 8. Far Away and Long Ago Part II: The 'Tiradentes Project': Revitalization of Small Cities for Self-Reliance 9. Introduction 10. Theoretical Interlude (III) 11. Encounter with Reality 12. A Scheme for Action 13. The Action Starts 14. Navigation and Return Notes

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Book SynopsisIn this powerfully persuasive book, a Latin American economist with vast international experience argues that the economic framework of neo-liberalism and globalization is forcing a false dilemma on the nations of the South. The idea that these countries must integrate their economies into the global economy by means of export-led growth, or risk economic marginalization and stagnation, runs counter to the actual evidence of economic history. Nor is it inevitable that state and market be in diametric opposition. What is more, the roots of current global economic instability lie not in the South, but in an enduring crisis of the productivity of capital in the G-7 countries. With clarity, wit and abundant empirical evidence, Oscar Ugarteche explores the internal inconsistencies of neoliberal economic theory. He argues that the fundamental question is not whether to export, but why. And the ultimate goal of any country's economic policy must be the development of the internal market and the pursuit of the wellbeing of society as a whole. These considerations, in turn, can shape the extent and manner in which exports are promoted. Ugarteche lays out the case for a strong, innovative and interventionist state that mediates private interests with the larger national interest. Only if the state invests in its people, the social and the physical infrastructure, applied technological research and a new generation of domestic manufacturing industry can a path of rapid growth become possible, which integrates, rather than marginalizing, the majority of the population, reduces poverty rather than increasing inequality. In short, the South must reject the false logic of globalization that there is no choice, and recognize instead that the real folly is to integrate with the global market without developing the internal market.Trade Review'With The False Dilemma, the reader can accumulate a wide range of issues for further consideration.' Enterprise and SocietyTable of Contents Prologue 1. Old Debates and New on Globalization and International Trade 2. Systemic Crisis and Technological Change: A View from Latin America 3. Trends in Industrialization and Foreign Trade 4. Globalization, Competitiveness and New Trade Patterns 5. The Export-Led Growth Model: the Theory, the Debate, the Evidence 6. Central America in the Global Economy 7. The Crisis of the Millennium and its Expansion 8. Some Philosophical Problems Posed by the Systemic Crisis 9. Epilogue: Hypotheses on the Wrong Path Taken

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Book SynopsisDavid Broadbent presented a number of theories round a case study at the OMG 'BPM Think Tank' in November 2008 in Putten, Netherlands. The main points were that lots of organisations suffer from some or all of the following: / No Cross-functional communication or co-operation. / No understanding of the end-to-end process / No ownership of the end-to-end process / Blame culture / Silo mentality / Resistance to change / Lack of process capability maturity to actually implement change A number of those present suggested that David put his theories on culture being seen as an afterthought into a book.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa's development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a lack of management, presenting an alternative to the traditional view that Africa's problems are caused by a lack of leadership. In exploring an approach based on mind-set and nation-building, rather than unity – which tends to promote individual or party interests rather than the broader country or national interests – the author suggests new solutions for SSA's economic growth, inspired by Korea's successful economic growth model much of which is focused on industrialisation. This book will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, NGOs and governmental bodies in economics, development and politics studying Africa's economic development, and Korea's economic growth model.Trade Review“The work is geared towards a general readership interested in Korea’s development process and African politics in relation to the obstacles to development.” (Joonhwa Cho, Pacific Affairs, Vol. 93 (1), 2020)Table of ContentsPart 1: The Paradox of Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 1: Disillusionment and Dilemma Chapter 2: Assessing the Role of Foreign Aid, Donors and RecipientsPart 2: Rethinking the Root Causes of Africa's Under-Development Chapter 3: Review of Conventional Explanations Chapter 4: Uncovering the Main Root Cause: The Mindset Factor Part 3: Africa’s Incomplete Nation-Building: What is Missing?Chapter 5: Finding the Missing Links Chapter 6: Reasons for Optimism and the Tasks at Hand Part 4: Understanding Korean Development Model and PoliciesChapter 7: Korea's Path of Development in Retrospect Chapter 8: The Essence of the Korean Model of Development Part 5: Implications of the Korean Development Model for AfricaChapter 9: Applicability of the Korean Model of Development for Africa Chapter 10: Policy Recommendations for Africa Chapter 11: Engineering Rural Development for Africa Part 6: Re-Inventing Africa’s Development from the Lessons LearnedChapter 12: Re-Setting the Priorities Chapter 13: Enacting a Bold but Harmonious Change

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Book SynopsisThis insightful and original book explores the key issues that countries in Africa and South Asia need to address in order to escape poverty. Challenging traditional assumptions about the world’s poorest countries, the top priorities to address are identified as adult literacy, electricity for manufacturing, and the consequence of the relationship between fertility and savings. These suggestions are placed within a historical perspective, placing discussions on modern day Africa and South Asia alongside the development of East Asia, Europe, and the Americas in previous generations and centuries. The Time-Travelling Economist aims to move conversations about development beyond the resource curse or private sector failings, with a fresh focus on the policies that governments can embark on independently and affordably that will transform their future. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the future of the world’s low income countries.Trade Review“How come no one told me about this book before? … it is one of the best popular economics books of the last decade, and one of the best books on economic development period. People should talk about it more! And to be sure, that description ‘popular’ is misleading. Like other good books in this genre, it is deeper and better than merely being ‘popular,’ … .” (Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution, marginalrevolution.com, February 8, 2023)“The book is the product of more than a decade of research and extensive travel across Africa and other developing countries. It is genuinely original contribution to how development can be achieved." (David Whitehouse, the africa report, theafricareport.com, June 2, 2022)Table of ContentsEducation: No Take Off Without Adult Literacy.Electricity: Power to the People.Sex and Money: How Many Babies Are Too Many?.Debt: A Debt Crisis Is Probably Unavoidable in a Bid to Create Jobs.Demographics and Growth: Who Booms, When?.What the Future Holds: Democracy, Corruption, ESG and Emigration.Conclusion.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction: 21st Century Foresight.- Part I: Introduction to Foresight For Science, Technology and Innovation.- 2. Foresight in the 21st Century & Methodological Advancements.- 3. Foresight for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy: Relevance and Uses for Emerging Economies.- 4. Foresight methodology and commonly used methods in the new generation Foresight.- Part II: Using Foresight For Science, Technology & Innovation: The Case of South Africa.- 5. South African Foresight for STI (SAForSTI): Background, Rationales and Objectives.- 6. Research Landscape of South Africa: Current trends in research output, thematic focus, and scientific partnerships.- 7. Using Big Data for Foresight: Scientometric and Semantic Analysis for South Africa.- Part III: Science, Technology, and Innovation Domains for South Africa.- 8. The Circular Economy.- 9. Educating for 2030.- 10. Sustainable Energy.- 11. The Future of Society.- 12. Health Innovation.- 13. High-Tech Industrialization.- 14. ICTs and Smart Systems.- 15. Food Security.- 16. Water Security.- Part IV Policy Implications.- 17. Recommendations to Consider for Future Science, Technology and Innovation Foresight Exercises in South Africa and the African Continent.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. The Growing Application Potential of Machine Learning in Healthcare Systems of Modernity.- Chapter 2. Maritime Sustainability: Navigating Complex Challenges and Ecological Footprints.- Chapter 3. Exploring the Dimensions of Ethical Consumption, Civic Engagement, and the 4th Industrial Revolution.- Chapter 4. Integrating the Circular Economy into the Surf Industry: A vision aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 5. Equality, Inequality and Industry 4.0 Proposing a Theoretical Framework.- Chapter 6. The Role of Ethnoeconomics in Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns: A Pathway to Environmental Protection and Economic Prosperity.- Chapter 7. Sensemaking and Sustainability: A Sensemaking Perspective on the Ethical Use of Big Data in Marketing Strategizing.- Chapter 8. Preserving the Past, Building the Future: The Role of Adaptive Heritage Reuse in Achieving SDGs through Tourism.- Chapter 9. Organizational ethnography and anthropology.- Chapter 10. Prosumer Economy in Practice: Building  a Community of SMEs With Deepened Circular Supply Networks.- Chapter 11. A review of Consumer Understanding of Green Marketing and Deceptive Green Marketing.- Chapter 12. Dangling Between Frontier Market and Emerging Market, The Demarketing of a Potential African Market: Demographic Implications and the Effects on Sustainable Development.- Chapter 13. Considerations on the socio-ecological management of agrobiodiversity within community tourism.

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