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This study systematically investigates the degree to which international economic linkages are related to domestic political conflict in developing countries.

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Empirically-based analyses of the intricate dynamics of the formal and informal institutions influencing womens political representation in Africa.

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Empirically-based analyses of the intricate dynamics of the formal and informal institutions influencing womens political representation in Africa.

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With its comparative framework and conclusion that institutional sustainability is a feasible objective for development agencies, this volume will be an important work for development practitioners and students of development administration, as well as a significant addition to public and academic library collections.

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This popular introduction to the theory, practice and study of development takes a critical and interdisciplinary approach. The third edition has been revised and updates to take account of recent developments such as the sustainable development goals.

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Deals with a critical factor of development that has been ignored by orthodox development thinking and theorizing - the human factor.

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Drawing on fieldwork in rural South India over more than a decade, the book uses a 'class-relational' approach that focuses on 'the poor's' iniquitous relations with others. -- .

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Drawing on fieldwork in rural South India over more than a decade, the book uses a 'class-relational' approach that focuses on 'the poor's' iniquitous relations with others. -- .

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As a result of the tens of thousands of small village projects that they have initiated, these farmers are improving their living conditions.

Because most people outside Africa know little of these changes, Pradervand has written of a grassroots revolution which could be the greatest sign of hope for Africa today.

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The first comprehensive study of contemporary Malawi, providing insight into the origins of its present poverty

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The first comprehensive study of contemporary Malawi, providing insight into the origins of its present poverty

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The main thrust of this book is to address a number of manpower issues vital to the development of the Persian Gulf region. By taking a long-run perspective, the study creates a framework for the development of future manpower policies in the key countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iran, and Iraq.

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They analyse how these categories may be adapted during fieldwork and they discuss data collection methods supporting Marxian analysis, including during COVID-19 times.

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The world is a great place. But there are also great problems. A solution is suggested here.

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An essential exploration of the DRCs hybrid forms of governance and the challenges posed in delivering vital public services.

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An essential exploration of the DRCs hybrid forms of governance and the challenges posed in delivering vital public services.

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This book, co-published with the UN's Dept of Economic and Social Affairs, offers a critical appraisal of the conventional measures and analysis of poverty as well as of poverty reduction policies.

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This book, co-published with the UN's Dept of Economic and Social Affairs, offers a critical appraisal of the conventional measures and analysis of poverty as well as of poverty reduction policies.

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Population Policy and Women's Rights presents a forceful argument for a more responsive approach to fertility limitation in developing countries--one that builds on women's concerns about their survival and security and strengthens women's rights.

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Population Policy and Women's Rights presents a forceful argument for a more responsive approach to fertility limitation in developing countries--one that builds on women's concerns about their survival and security and strengthens women's rights.

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The author seeks to broaden the debate on development by exploring how different local, regional and national actors respond to the changing discourses and practices of development through examining the case of Yacyreta hydroelectric project built jointly by Argentina and Paraguay.

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The volume reveals these new directions in development practice in Africa and analyzes the difficulties which government, while well-intended, has created in the past.

Contributors from the United States and Africa pose questions and examine scenarios for investment in sub-Saharan Africa.