This book addresses the urgent need for adequate shelter and services for the urban poor in developing countries. It not only examines the evolution and performance of policies and projects, but also analyzes factors which effect policy implementation, and identifies alternative approaches for upgrading settlements as well as increasing access of the poor to these shelters. To enhance the practicality of this excellent source, there are ten original case studies of urban projects, eighteen country papers, and concept papers from the United Nations Centre for Regional Development.
This book addresses the urgent need for adequate shelter and services for the urban poor in developing countries. It not only examines the evolutio...
The trend toward greater decentralization of governance activities, now accepted as commonplace in the West, has become a worldwide movement. This international development--largely a product of globalization and democratization--is clearly one of the key factors reshaping economic, political, and social conditions throughout the world. Rather than the top-down, centralized decisionmaking that characterized communist economies and Third World dictatorships in the twentieth century, today's world demands flexibility, adaptability, and the autonomy to bring those qualities to bear. In this...
The trend toward greater decentralization of governance activities, now accepted as commonplace in the West, has become a worldwide movement. This ...
The relentless growth of cities is inevitable - and irreversible. Developing countries' share of the world's urban population will rise to 71% by the year 2000 and 80% by 2025. By the end of the 1990s, it is estimated that 18 cities in developing countries will have a population of 10 million or more. Although those cities are centres of production, employment and innovation, rapid urbanisation has had many negative consequences: an alarming increase in the incidence of urban poverty, the concentration of modern productive activities in major metropolitan areas, inadequate access to housing...
The relentless growth of cities is inevitable - and irreversible. Developing countries' share of the world's urban population will rise to 71% by the ...
The rapid pace of globalization has led to the increasing interdependence of member states of the United Nations to achieve sustainable development objectives, including the eradication of extreme poverty, environmental protection, access to basic services and livelihoods, and the promotion of economic growth and opportunities.
Policymakers, scholars, and development practitioners recognize the centrality of effective governance at the local, national, and global levels to promote sustainable development. Along with governments and the private sector, civil society organizations...
The rapid pace of globalization has led to the increasing interdependence of member states of the United Nations to achieve sustainable development...
G. Shabbir Cheema Christopher A. McNally Vesselin Popovski
Rapid globalization has led to increased flows of capital, services, ideas, information, and people between countries. As such, problems and challenges that face one nation often have a rippling impact throughout the region and globally. The growing list of cross-border issues cannot be resolved by isolated policy action at the national or subnational levels. It is essential to forge strategic alliances at the regional level that support the development of consolidated approaches for dialogue and action.
This book discusses regional governance mechanisms and institutional arrangements to...
Rapid globalization has led to increased flows of capital, services, ideas, information, and people between countries. As such, problems and challe...
This book assesses the evolution of theories, doctrines, and practices in governance, economics, foreign assistance, civil society, and human security in developing countries since WWII, identifying progress and weaknesses. It points to how development approaches across these inter-connected areas can greatly enhance inclusive development.
This book assesses the evolution of theories, doctrines, and practices in governance, economics, foreign assistance, civil society, and human secur...
