Solving the Riddle of Globalization and Development

ISBN-13: 9780415770323 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008

R. Manuel Agosin

Opis

Presents an analysis of development policy, strategy and practice in a variety of countries, with equal weight provided to Asia, Latin America and Africa. This book examines the complex network of connections and the implications for international development policy, strategy and practice. It is suitable for academics and practitioners alike.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  Part 1: The Analytical Framework  2. Analytical Perspectives on Global Integration in Pursuit of Sustainable Human Development  3. Trade, Investment, and Human and Social Development  4. Foreign Direct Investment, Growth and Human and Social Development  5. Out of Poverty: On the Effect of Health Improvements on Halving Global Poverty by 2015  Part 2: National and Regional Perspectives.  Latin America and the Caribbean  6. Globalization, Liberalization and Human and Social Development in Central America  7. Closing the Loop: Latin America, Globalization and Human Development.  Africa  8. Continental Drift: Globalization, Liberalization and Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Asia  9. Economic Growth, Liberalization and Human Development in Asia: Learning from the Miracle Workers  10. Gendered Labour Markets and Globalization in Asia.  Country Studies  11. The Three Spheres: Experiences from Latin America, Africa and Asia

O autorze

Manuel Agosin, David Bloom, George Chapelier, Jagdish Saigal