Systemic Vulnerability and Sustainable Economic Growth
Title | Systemic Vulnerability and Sustainable Economic Growth PDF eBook |
Author | Bryan K. Ritchie |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1849807132 |
For many developing countries economic growth is an elusive quest. Both economists and policy-makers have long known that issues such as education, investment and infrastructure are necessary ingredients for development and yet only a very small number of countries seem to be able to come up with the right mix of these ingredients. Bryan Ritchie demonstrates how political relationships among government, business, academic and labor leaders create different incentives for economic actors to make key decisions to promote economic upgrading and sustainable development. He reveals how these decisions affect matters such as bureaucratic structures, the language of education, a focus on technology and innovation, and the inclusion of labor in business strategy. These shape the institutional structures that in turn create the foundation of government policy. The policies, and the political relationships that form around them, can be beneficial or detrimental to the economic development of the country. This insightful study shows how the level of systemic vulnerability, which is a combination of resource endowments, domestic conflict and external military security, determines which forms they take. Systemic Vulnerability and Sustainable Economic Growth will be warmly welcomed by academics and researchers of political science, economics – development economics particularly – and Asian studies. Policy-makers will find invaluable insights such as how government bodies can successfully incorporate actors from the private sector. The book will also appeal to business leaders wishing to know why policy-makers act the way they do.
Inclusion Matters
Title | Inclusion Matters PDF eBook |
Author | World Bank |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 2013-11-26 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1464800111 |
Social inclusion is on the agenda of governments, policymakers, and nonstate actors around the world. Underpinning this concern is the realization that despite progress on poverty reduction, some people continue to feel left out. This report aims to unpack the concept of social inclusion and understand better how policies can be designed to further inclusion. First, the report offers a definition of social inclusion as the "process of improving the terms for individuals and groups to take part in society." It unpacks different domains of society that excluded groups and individuals are at particular risk of being left out of -- markets, services, and spaces. Second, the report discusses the most important global mega-trends such as migration, climate chnage, and aging of societies, which will impact challenges and opportunities for inclusion. Finally, it argues that despite these challenges, change towards inclusion is possible and offers examples of inclusionary policies.
Human Security and Mutual Vulnerability
Title | Human Security and Mutual Vulnerability PDF eBook |
Author | Jorge Nef |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Developing countries |
ISBN | 0889368791 |
Human Security and Mutual Vulnerability: The global political economy of development and underdevelopment (Second Edition)
Sustainability Assessment
Title | Sustainability Assessment PDF eBook |
Author | Alan James Bond |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 298 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0415598486 |
Currently the writing on the subject is limited and comprises, for the most part, guidance documents and completed assessments.
Vulnerability and Resilience to Natural Hazards
Title | Vulnerability and Resilience to Natural Hazards PDF eBook |
Author | Sven Fuchs |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 369 |
Release | 2018-03-22 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1107154898 |
A comprehensive overview of the concepts of vulnerability and resilience for natural hazards research for both physical and social scientists.
Montenegro Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Amidst High Volatility
Title | Montenegro Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Amidst High Volatility PDF eBook |
Author | World Bank Group |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2016 |
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Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation
Title | Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation PDF eBook |
Author | Department of Economic & Social Affairs |
Publisher | United Nations Publications |
Pages | 295 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9789211045871 |
This book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, "Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development."--P. 4 of cover.