EADI Global Development Series

Gomez, G.; Knorringa, P.

'Development' is what most people see as progress in the places where they live and in the ways they live. It has to do with public services, the ways to complain when these are not delivered properly, and the spaces to change power structures. It is related to the economy, the opportunities to access a secure job, a sustainable livelihood and increased welfare while caring for the planet and others. It is also linked to the institutions that allow people to live life well, using resources ethically and doing business responsibly in relation to other communities and future generations. This edited collection examines the interconnections between local governance, economic development and institutions, by focusing on what initiatives work and under what conditions they do so. Based on a variety of theories and empirical data, it presents evidence from current experiences around the world, revealed by researchers across different continents and several generations.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-02-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137557582

DOI: 10.1057/9781137557599

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 332