Development economics and emerging economies Books

This is the first book focusing on low carbon energy transitions for rapidly developing countries such as China and India, assessing the opportunities and barriers for transitions to renewable and low carbon energy as climate change mitigation options...

In response to the challenges of a growing population and food security, there is an urgent need to construct a new agri-food sustainability paradigm. This book brings together an integrated range of key social science insights exploring the...

This book studies the limits imposed by the depletion of fossil fuels and the requirements of climate stabilization on economic growth with a focus on China. The book intends to examine the potentials of various energy resources, including oil, natural...

The call for sport organizations and organizers to take up social responsibilities is reflected in a wide variety of sport-related practices. This book critically examines sport-related social interventions in different cultural settings, such as...

Nuclear power is often characterized as a "green technology." Technologies are rarely, if ever, socially isolated artefacts. Instead, they materially represent an embodiment of values and priorities. Nuclear power is no different. It is a product of a...

This book includes chapters by experts proposing game theoretical solutions and applying experimental design to a variety of social issues related to global and international conflicts over natural resources and the environment. The focus of the book is...

In this timely book, Jeffrey James undertakes a methodological critique of prominent topics in the debate surrounding IT and development. Challenging the existing literature by international and governmental institutions, the book looks not...

This book explores the problems of fiscal policy as an instrument of economic and social development in the modern environment, primarily focusing on the transition economies of Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Evaluating the transformational...

The book brings together recent analysis of public spending for agricultural growth and rural development in Africa, providing insights on the contributions of different types of public expenditures for poverty, growth and welfare outcomes.

The Pergau dam in Malaysia was the most controversial project in the history of British aid. Because of its high cost, it was a poor candidate for aid funding. It was provided in part to honour a highly irregular promise of civil aid in connection with a...

 By tracing the shadow of the epidemic over the last 30 years in Uganda and more broadly in the region, HIV and East Africa investigates the impact of the epidemic on people's lives and livelihoods, placing the epidemic within the context of the...

The Political Economy of Africa addresses the real possibilities for African development in the coming decades when seen in the light of the continent's economic performance over the last half-century. This involves an effort to emancipate our thinking...

Indigenous peoples are an intrinsic part of countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Finland, USA, India, Russia and almost all parts of South America and Africa. A considerable amount of research has been done during the twentieth century mainly...

Public finance is crucial to a country's economic growth, yet successful reform of public finances has been rare. Ethiopia is an example of a country that undertook comprehensive reform of its core financial systems, independent of the IMF and the World...

A deep dive into a success story in African business development, this book provides a multi-layered perspective on the realities of doing business in Kenya.The book's detailed information about the economic, social, technological, and cultural...

This book explores the battleground between neoliberal capitalist development processes in Latin America and the challenges to these systems that can be found through innovative community-driven buen vivir/vivir bien initiatives.In the current...

Human Capital Development and Indigenous Peoples systematically applies a human capital approach to educational policy, to help understand the education and broader development outcomes of indigenous peoples.

This volume discusses the seminal interface between social entrepreneurship and sustainable development along with their inter-linkages. It traces the role of social entrepreneurship and innovations in societal transformation in creating sustainable...

This book explores and interrogates the food-water-energy nexus, arguably the most crucial factor in sustaining India's economic development. The book sheds light on different experiences faced in states across India, including the consequences of...

Hegemony and World Order explores a key question for our tumultuous times of multiple global crises. Does hegemony - that is, legitimated rule by dominant power - have a role in ordering world politics of the twenty-first century? If so, what form does...

This collection of articles is based on presentations and discussions at the 2018 African Potentials Forum, held in Accra, Ghana. This forum was a part of the African Potentials Project, which aims to clarify the latent problem-solving abilities, ways of...

In Ethiopia, pastoralists reside in semi-arid and arid lowlands. The long established multifaceted isolation compounded with negative effects of climate change, population growth and environmental degradation has severely undermined pastoral economic...

HowExpert Guide to Global Poverty is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to understand poverty, address global inequality, and promote economic justice. Whether you're a student, activist, policymaker, or concerned global citizen, this guide equips...

"Dutch Waters: Mastering the Flow of Climate Resilience" explores the innovative and comprehensive water management strategies of the Netherlands, a nation renowned for its expertise in living harmoniously with water despite significant geographical...

Sustainability in Germany: Innovations and Leadership delves into the comprehensive and pioneering efforts Germany has undertaken to become a global leader in sustainability. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the country's ambitious...

This is the unique story of how A.J. "Alonzo" Wind, retired Foreign Service Officer and international development executive, assumed the position of Mission Director for International Medical Corps in the occupied Palestinian territories, living in Gaza...

Ethical investing, also called Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) or sustainability investing, is growing recently. Investors, particularly younger investors, are getting more concerned over the wider social and other impact of their investments...

Are you tired of hearing that you need to wait until you're older to achieve financial success? In 'Rich & Young', I challenge the notion that wealth and success are reserved for those who have lived a certain number of years. Through a combination...

White Lilac or Queen of the May by Amy Walton is a children's novel set in a historical context, exploring themes of personal growth, social dynamics, and community life through the experiences of its young protagonist. The story centers on a young...

Poppy's Presents by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a children's novel that intertwines themes of generosity, family dynamics, and personal growth through the experiences of its young protagonist, Poppy. The story centers on Poppy, a young girl whose life is deeply...

Christie's Old Organ by Mrs. O.F. Walton is a poignant children's novel set in the Victorian era that weaves together themes of faith, redemption, and hope through the life of an orphan named Christie. The story follows Christie, an orphan living in the...

This guide to small area estimation aims to help users compile more reliable granular or disaggregated data in cost-effective ways.It explains small area estimation techniques with examples of how the easily accessible R analytical platform can be used...

Anyone trying to understand the general means of political economy development, China's remarkable accomplishment is an exceptionally - and only - case study. As importantly, China's success holds solutions on how to make economies and policies more...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Politik - Thema: Entwicklungspolitik, Note: 1,7, Fachhochschule Trier - Umwelt-Campus, Standort Birkenfeld, Veranstaltung: Nachhaltige Volkswirtschaftslehre, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die seit dem Ende der...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich VWL - Konjunktur und Wachstum, Note: 1,7, Hochschule Mainz, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist die Erarbeitung der Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten der Produkt/Markt-Matrix nach Ansoff für...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Politik - Internationale Politik - Thema: Entwicklungspolitik, Note: 1,3, Universität Mannheim (Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften), Veranstaltung: Hauptseminar: Europäische Außenpolitik, Sprache: Deutsch,...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich VWL - Konjunktur und Wachstum, Note: 1,3, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (Makroökonomie), Veranstaltung: Konjunkturtheorie, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: KonjunkturtheorieHauptseminararbeit und...

This first volume of "Social and Economic Studies within the Framework of EmergingGlobal Developments" includes empirical and theoretical original chapters written byresearchers from different countries and universities.

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Discover how you can leverage systemic disruption to drive sustainable value creation!What does our complex and unpredictable world mean for you as a business?The bestselling "Disruption as a Springboard to Value Creation" focuses on strategic...

The Rock Crusher offers an agile approach to backlog management, highlighting the power and simplicity of this essential tool in modern agile organizations. The publication emphasizes the importance of the backlog as a single repository from which a team...

A primer on the transition to low-carbon energy and its effect on economic performance.The widespread use of fossil fuel has transformed productivity over the last 150 years, bringing prosperity to billions. But now there is a problem. The vast flow of...

Outcomes and Impacts provides a comprehensive discussion of the difficulties, dilemmas and opportunities of understanding the outcomes and impact of social development programmes and projects. Lessons are provided to establish more effective methods for...

This book reflects the implications of a social performance management agenda for the perspective of twelve partners from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, who participated in a three-year microfinance action-research programme known as Imp-Act

An introduction to small-scale non-ferrous casting. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to make equipment using local materials; and provides information on moulding techniques, pattern making, core making, the use of wax and metal preparation.

The artisanal mining of alluvial gold is an extremely common small mining activity in many countries. This is a comprehensive and practical guide aimed at filling a need for improved goldmining techniques.