Showing papers in "Progress in Development Studies in 2019"
TL;DR: In the emerging literature on resilience in relation to food security, a growing number of studies stress the need to expand our analysis beyond conventional socio-economic factors such as assets o... as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In the emerging literature on resilience in relation to food security, a growing number of studies stress the need to expand our analysis beyond conventional socio-economic factors such as assets o...
30 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the dominant and normative ideology of sustainability more generally and disaster recovery more specifically is discussed, and most studies focus on how to achieve resilient recovery. This is not the case in this paper.
Abstract: Resilience has become the dominant and normative ideology of sustainability more generally, and disaster recovery more specifically. Most studies focus on how to achieve resilient recovery. This is...
19 citations
TL;DR: Global health volunteering is premised on a comparative understanding of development: hospitals in developing countries are ‘behind’ modern institutions in developed nations, and sharing volunteers is a common practice.
Abstract: Global health volunteering is premised on a comparative understanding of development: hospitals in developing countries are ‘behind’ modern institutions in developed nations, and sharing volunteers...
19 citations
TL;DR: A remarkable surge of interest among both policy makers and academics on religion and its engagements with development has been observed since the turn of the twenty-first century as mentioned in this paper, and there has been a remarkable surge in interest in religion and development.
Abstract: Since the turn of the twenty-first century, there has been a remarkable surge of interest among both policy makers and academics on religion and its engagements with development. Within this contex...
17 citations
TL;DR: This article provided a pioneer analysis of the growth effect of WAEMU integration at the econometric level, unlike the extant literature that relied on descriptive analysis of sub-region's trade.
Abstract: This study provides a pioneer analysis of the growth effect of WAEMU integration at the econometric level, unlike the extant literature that relied on descriptive analysis of the sub-region’s trade...
16 citations
TL;DR: Religion and development (RaD) has emerged as a new academic sub-discipline since the turn of the 21st century, following decades of secular assumptions and attitudes dominating development studies as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Religion and development (RaD) has emerged as a new academic sub-discipline since the turn of the 21st century, following decades of secular assumptions and attitudes dominating development studies...
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors critically reflect on two development program planning methodologies: the dominant Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and the Theory of Change (ToC), and review their conceptual origi...
Abstract: This article critically reflects on two development programme planning methodologies: the dominant Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and the Theory of Change (ToC). It reviews their conceptual origi...
10 citations
TL;DR: Bhabha, J. as discussed by the authors, 2018: Can We Solve the Migration Crisis? Cambridge: Polity Press. 140 pp. £35.00 (Cloth), £9.99 (Paperback).
Abstract: Bhabha, J. 2018: Can We Solve the Migration Crisis? Cambridge: Polity Press. 140 pp. £35.00 (Cloth), £9.99 (Paperback). ISBN: 978 1 509 51939 2 (Cloth), 978 1 509 51940 8 (Paperback).
8 citations
TL;DR: Harper, S. as discussed by the authors, 2016: How Population Change Will Transform Our World. Oxford: Oxford University Press xxii + 234 pp. £14.99 (Hardback), £10.04 (eBook).
Abstract: Harper, S. 2016: How Population Change Will Transform Our World. Oxford: Oxford University Press. xxii + 234 pp. £14.99 (Hardback), £10.04 (eBook). ISBN: 978-0-19-878409-8 (Hardback), 978 0 19 1086...
8 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the relationship between financial development and growth in manufacturing and service sectors in 77 developing economies over the period 1984-2013 was explored, and the authors examined the relationship of financial development with growth in service sectors.
Abstract: This article explores the relationship between financial development and growth in manufacturing and service sectors in 77 developing economies over the period 1984–2013. Specifically, we examine w...
7 citations
TL;DR: Anand, N. as mentioned in this paper, 2017: Hydraulic City: Water and the Infrastructures of Citizenship in Mumbai. Durham and London: Duke University Press. 312 pp. US$99.95 (Cloth), US$26.95(Paper).
Abstract: Anand, N. 2017: Hydraulic City: Water and the Infrastructures of Citizenship in Mumbai. Durham and London: Duke University Press. 312 pp. US$99.95 (Cloth), US$26.95 (Paper). ISBN: 978-0-8223-6254-8...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that subregions with border effects have become the bottleneck in securing the sustainable development of cross-border cooperation, based on the discussion of border effects.
Abstract: Against the backdrop of regional integration, subregions with border effects have become the bottleneck in securing the sustainable development of cross-border cooperation. Based on the discussion ...
TL;DR: For instance, the authors argued that Poulantzas' ideas are hard to find in most sociologic studies of the state, political economy, and power relations, and that their ideas are not well-known in the general public.
Abstract: Several decades ago scholars studying the state, political economy, and power relations were obliged to engage with the ideas of Nicos Poulantzas. Today, his ideas are hard to find in most sociolog...
TL;DR: Engaging with gender equality norms is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for being considered a legitimate partner in international development cooperation as mentioned in this paper, and South Africa has often been acknowledged as a partner in this process.
Abstract: Engaging with gender equality norms is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for being considered a legitimate partner in international development cooperation. South Africa has often been acknowled...
TL;DR: The sidelining of non-governmental actors in social dialogue in sustainable economic development was highlighted in this article, where a growing recognition of the role of social dialogue for sustainable economic growth was discussed.
Abstract: The world is experiencing a growing recognition of the role of social dialogue in the pursuit of inclusive sustainable economic development. However, the sidelining of non-governmental actors in So...
TL;DR: In this article, the compliance of key international development actors with children's right to participation in evaluating social protection programs they support in Africa was assessed, and the compliance was found to be minimal.
Abstract: This article assesses the compliance of key international development actors with children’s right to participation in evaluating social protection programmes they support in Africa. As children in...
TL;DR: In this article, trade liberalization has long been expected to contribute to poverty reduction and the economy of Thailand provides an excellent case to study this relationship because its economy has structurally tr...
Abstract: Trade liberalization has long been expected to contribute to poverty reduction. The economy of Thailand provides an excellent case to study this relationship because its economy has structurally tr...
TL;DR: Centeno, M., Kohli, A., Yashar, D.J. as discussed by the authors and Mistree, D., editors. 2017:States in the Developing World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Abstract: Centeno, M., Kohli, A., Yashar, D.J. and Mistree, D., editors. 2017:States in the Developing World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. xviii + 476 pp. $99.99 (Paperback). ISBN: 9781316665657.
TL;DR: Although better access to financial services is known to lead to various economic opportunities, most studies have approached "access" as a one-dimensional variable, such as availability of service.
Abstract: Although better access to financial services is known to lead to various economic opportunities, most studies have approached ‘access’ as a one-dimensional variable, such as availability of service...
TL;DR: Chambers, Robert as discussed by the authors, Reflections for Development, 2017:Can We Know Better? Reflections For Development. Warwickshire: Practical Action Publishing. 194 pp. £9.45 (Paperback). ISBN 9781853399459.
Abstract: Chambers, Robert. 2017:Can We Know Better? Reflections for Development. Warwickshire: Practical Action Publishing. 194 pp. £9.45 (Paperback). ISBN: 9781853399459.
TL;DR: Watson, B. and Clarke, M. as discussed by the authors, 2014: Exploring Pathways to a Brighter Future. London: Palgrave Macmillan. 347 pp. A90.47 (Hardcover), A72.99 (eBook), A83.19 (Softcover).
Abstract: Watson, B. and Clarke, M. 2014:Child Sponsorship: Exploring Pathways to a Brighter Future. London: Palgrave Macmillan. 347 pp. A90.47 (Hardcover), A72.99 (eBook), A83.19 (Softcover). ISBN: 978-1-13...
TL;DR: Sevil, Acar. 2017: The Curse of Natural Resources: A Development Analysis in a Comparative Context as discussed by the authors, p. 244 pp. RRP £88.00 (Hardback), ISBN 978-1-137-58722-0
Abstract: Sevil, Acar. 2017: The Curse of Natural Resources: A Development Analysis in a Comparative Context. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. 244 pp. RRP £88.00 (Hardback), ISBN 978-1-137-58722-0.
TL;DR: Millar, K.M. as mentioned in this paper, 2018: Reclaiming the Discarded: Life and Labour on Rio's Garbage Dump. Durham and London: Duke University Press.
Abstract: Millar, K.M. 2018: Reclaiming the Discarded: Life and Labour on Rio’s Garbage Dump. Durham and London: Duke University Press. xii + 236 pp. £18.99 paper. ISBN: 9780822370505
TL;DR: Moss, Jeremy as discussed by the authors, 2015: Climate Change and Justice. 12 chapters. 253 pp. £84.75 (Hardcover). ISBN 978-1-107-09375-1
Abstract: Moss, Jeremy. 2015: Climate Change and Justice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 253 pp. 12 chapters. £84.75 (Hardcover). ISBN 978-1-107-09375–1
TL;DR: Calkin, S. as discussed by the authors, Human Capital in Gender and Development, Oxon: Routledge. 2018. 190 pp. £115 (hardback). ISBN: 9781138697348.
Abstract: Calkin, S. 2018. Human Capital in Gender and Development. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. 190 pp. £115 (hardback). ISBN: 9781138697348.
TL;DR: Datta et al. as discussed by the authors, 2017: Mega-urbanization in the Global South: Fast Cities and New Urban Utopias of the Postcolonial State. New York, NY: Routledge.
Abstract: Datta, A. and Shaban, A., editors. 2017:Mega-Urbanization in the Global South: Fast Cities and New Urban Utopias of the Postcolonial State. New York, NY: Routledge. Series: Routledge studies in urb...
TL;DR: Myers, Garth as mentioned in this paper, 2016: Urban Environments in Africa: A Critical Analysis of Environmental Politics. Bristol: Policy Press. xiv + 214 pp. £19.99 (Hardback).
Abstract: Myers, Garth. 2016: Urban Environments in Africa: A Critical Analysis of Environmental Politics. Bristol: Policy Press. xiv + 214 pp. £19.99 (Hardback). ISBN: 9781447322917.
TL;DR: Ellison, S. H. as discussed by the authors, 2018: Domesticating Democracy: The Politics of Conflict Resolution in Bolivia. Durham and London: Duke University Press. 296 pp. US$99.95 (Cloth), US$26.95(Paperback), ISBN: 978-0-8...
Abstract: Ellison, S. H. 2018: Domesticating Democracy: The Politics of Conflict Resolution in Bolivia. Durham and London: Duke University Press. 296 pp. US$99.95 (Cloth), US$26.95 (Paperback). ISBN: 978-0-8...
TL;DR: Krishna, A. as discussed by the authors, The Broken Ladder: The Paradox and Potential of India's One-Billion. Cambridge University Press. 2018. 417 pp. $ 26.90 (Hardcover). ISBN: 978-1108415927
Abstract: Krishna, A. 2018. The Broken Ladder: The Paradox and Potential of India’s One-Billion. Cambridge University Press. 417 pp. $ 26.90 (Hardcover). ISBN: 978-1108415927