Development cannot be imposed from the outside. It has to happen from within. This groundbreaking book from South Asia shows how homegrown experiments can be scaled up to transform the lives of millions of poor women and men in the developing world. Here are stories of development ideas that work and of the visionary individuals who were determined to see them succeed. These achievements have taken place against all odds, in countries struggling with widespread corruption, weak governance, minimal infrastructure, deep-rooted social divisions, and poorly functioning judicial systems. South...

Provides an understanding of the evolving aged care landscape in China; reviews international experiences in long-term care provision, financing, and quality assurance, and assesses their relevance to China; discusses implications of current developments and trends for the future of aged care in China; and proposes policy options.