{"product_id":"managing-development-9781349525720","title":"Managing Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book presents a critical view of economic development in the last 50 years and evaluates different approaches taken that led to success or failure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Terms and Abbreviations Prologue Introduction PART 1: DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS OR UNREALISTIC DREAM? Why Economic Principles of Development Do Not Work Defining Poor Developing Countries Unrealistic Dream The Real Developing World PART 2: ECONOMIC TRENDS Real Measures of Economic Performance Development and Trade Population Planning Infrastructure in Development Financing of Developments Democracy in Government PART 3: ASIA - THE FUTURE CENTER OF THE WORLD ECONOMY Economic Growth and Economic Freedom: The Lessons from The Orient Asian Success and Western Culture Human Rights and Economic Development Should We Admire or Criticize the Asian Way to Economic Growth? Investing in Asia China: The Globe's New Economic Locomotive Asian Potentials and Problems PART 4: DEVELOPING AFRICA: THE GLOBAL BASKET CASE African Malaise Africa's Dilemma A Future for Africa Envisioning Africa's Future New Challenges for Africa PART 5: DEVELOPING EUROPE European Population Dilemma Building the European Union PART 6: AMERICA'S ACHIEVEMENTS AND HOPES Mexican Evolution South America - Winning and Losing Opportunities PART 7: DEVELOPMENT FINANCING OR 'TAKE FROM THE POOR AND GIVE TO THE RICH' Investment for Development Hypocrisy in Development Financing Privatization in Developing Countries Debt Relief for Forgiveness PART 8: ACTORS IN PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING International Finance Institutions Regional Development Institutions Evaluating the IMF Governance of World Bank and IMF Role of Non-governmental and Social Non-profit Organizations in Development PART 9: STRATEGIES FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Development Risk Management Government Spending, Globalization and Development Development Policies and Strategies for Success Effective Development Project and Project Risk Management PART 10: THE FUTURE OF DEVELOPMENT World Economy, Economic Blocks and National States Need for Interactive Development New Strategies for Assuring Development Effectivenesss Making Development Work Postscript Appendix A: The United Nations: UN Budget\/UN Staffing\/Budget Components Appendix B: Use of Expert Choice in Development Project Selection, Planning and Design References Bibliography Index","brand":"Palgrave MacMillan UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742422040919,"sku":"9781349525720","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781349525720.jpg?v=1758384871","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/managing-development-9781349525720","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}