Development Studies
Opinion leaders in government and business routinely tout the Internet's power as a force for economic and social development, and programs designed to bridge the digital divide are More >
In Savings for the Poor, Madeline Hirschland and other leaders in the microfinance field provide practical guidance for developing and managing sound savings operations for small and rural More >
The authors of Women and the Politics of Place analyze women's economic and social justice movements by challenging traditional views, bridging the gap between academic and activist More >
While NGOs and unions will naturally pursue diverse strategies and tactics, neither sector can afford to go it alone. The authors of Development NGOs and Labor Unions elucidate some of the More >
Coralie Bryant and Christina Kappaz cogently argue that poverty reduction not only is possible, but also can build opportunities for peace. Integrating theoretical concepts with discussions More >
A Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for 2005 Derick and Jennifer Brinkerhoff explore career paths in international public service, focusing on development management positions More >
Using southern African nations as an example, the authors argue that emerging societies are poor today thanks to the over reliance on non-local models. Practitioners must consider local More >
In stark contrast to standard holistic studies of corruption, Fighting Corruption in Developing Countries argues that examining the issue through the lens of nine key development More >
Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Shabbir Cheema draws on a wealth of case studies from around the world to clarify the links among governance, democracy, and human development More >
In the hours and days after an earthquake or flood, most lives are saved by the courage and resourcefulness of friends and neighbors. During slow-onset crises such as drought, many More >
Ian Smillie and Larry Minear probe the reasons behind governmental and nongovernmental responses to urgent human need. They explain why some crises got the lion's share of attention and More >
In Volume Two of Global Civil Society, the Johns Hopkins Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project continues the comprehensive overview of the scope, size, composition, and financing of the More >
Peter Uvin links human rights with development theory and practice to show how practitioners can surmount tough obstacles to successfully effect strategies for reducing conflict and More >
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