Think Tanks, Foreign Policy and the Emerging Powers, James G. McGann
Автор: Sarath Davala, Renana Jhabvala, Guy Standing, Soum Название: Basic Income: A Transformative Policy for India ISBN: 1472583116 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472583116 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 4536 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: Would it be possible to provide people with a basic income as a right? The idea has a long history. This book draws on two pilot schemes conducted in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh, in which thousands of men, women and children were provided with an unconditional monthly cash payment. In a context in which the Indian government at national and state levels spends a vast amount on subsidies and selective schemes that are chronically expensive, inefficient, inequitable and subject to extensive corruption, there is scope for switching at least some of the spending to a modest basic income. This book explores what would be likely to happen if this were done. The book draws on a series of evaluation surveys conducted over the course of the eighteen months in which the main pilot was in operation, supplemented with detailed case studies of individuals and families. It looks at the impact on health and nutrition, on schooling, on economic activity, women’s agency and the welfare of those with disabilities. Above all, the book considers whether or not a basic income could be transformative, in not only improving individual and family welfare but in promoting economic growth and development, as well as having an emancipatory effect for people long mired in conditions of poverty and economic insecurity.
Автор: Saman Kelegama Название: Foreign Aid in South Asia: The Emerging Scenario ISBN: 8132108744 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788132108740 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 7952 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Foreign Aid in South Asia examines the individual South Asian country experience in dealing with foreign aid. The articles in this book show that the effectiveness of foreign aid as a developmental tool over the last few decades has been mixed, and that the Paris Declaration of 2005 has brought about some improvement in aid ownership, harmonization, mainstreaming, utilization, etc. The book examines how emerging as well as less developed South Asian economies are adapting to these developments in the context of security issues, post-conflict rehabilitation/reconstruction, and so on. The book provides many lessons for designing an international framework for aid or international aid architecture through case studies, highlighting the future policy priorities for that country. For the very first time, focus is laid on Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan-the three least-documented countries in the region-besides discussing about India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Автор: Potter David Название: Foreign Aid Competition in Northeast Asia ISBN: 1565494954 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781565494954 Издательство: Eurospan Рейтинг: Цена: 15185 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: High levels of economic growth have transformed the countries of Northeast Asia from aid recipients to aid donors. This edited collection explores this transformation and its implications for economic development paradigms, policies and practices. By being the first authors to look holistically at the countries in this region, Potter, Kim and the contributors to this volume address the dynamics, potential and tensions of the aid programs of China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. <br><br>What motivates these northeastern Asian countries to embark on aid programs? Do their policies represent new approaches to foreign aid and poverty alleviation? Does aid from these countries reinforce or disrupt the emerging consensus within the international community on aid policy harmonisation and coordination? These are among the questions answered in this book. Students, scholars and practitioners in international development will find this book invaluable.
Автор: Corbett, Jack Название: Australia`s foreign aid dilemma ISBN: 1138696714 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138696716 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 23595 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Australian aid program faces a fundamental dilemma: how, in the absence of deep popular support, should it generate the political legitimacy required to safeguard its budget and administering institution? Australia’s Foreign Aid Dilemma tells the story of the actors who have grappled with this question over 40 years. It draws on extensive interviews and archival material to uncover how 'court politics' shapes both aid policy and administration. The lesson for scholars and practitioners is that any holistic understanding of the development enterprise must account for the complex relationship between the aid program of individual governments and the domestic political and bureaucratic contexts in which it is embedded. If the way funding is administered shapes development outcomes, then understanding the 'court politics' of aid matters. This comprehensive text will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of politics and foreign policy as well as development professionals in Australia and across the world.
Автор: Esteva Gustavo Название: Future of Development ISBN: 1447301099 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447301097 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 16517 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: On January 20, 1949 US President Harry S. Truman officially opened the era of development. On that day, over one half of the people of the world were defined as "underdeveloped" and they have stayed that way ever since. This book explains the origins of development and underdevelopment and shows how poorly we understand these two terms. It offers a new vision for development, demystifying the statistics that international organizations use to measure development and introducing the alternative concept of buen vivir: the state of living well. The authors argue that it is possible for everyone on the planet to live well, but only if we learn to live as communities rather than as individuals and to nurture our respective commons. Scholars and students of global development studies are well-aware that development is a difficult concept. This thought-provoking book offers them advice for the future of development studies and hope for the future of humankind.
Автор: Mahrenbach Laura Carsten Название: Trade Policy of Emerging Powers ISBN: 1137303700 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137303707 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 9651 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: As emerging powers deepen their involvement in world trade and global governance, it is crucial to explore the what and the why of their strategic choices vis-a-vis the World Trade Organization. They also have important implications for our understanding of the role of emerging power states in global (trade) governance.
Описание: There Is A Large Literature Dealing With The Spillover Effects Of Foreign Direct Investment (Fdi) Flows To Emerging And Developing Economies At The Aggregate Level. Beyond The Aggregate Impacts, A Growing Number Of Studies Also Examine The Impact Of Fdi Spillovers On Firms Of Different Sizes, Especially Small And Medium Enterprises (Sme). This Book Is Dedicated To Exploring Issues Relating To The Various Interactions Between Fdi Flows, Productivity Spillovers And Smes In Asia And Beyond. It Studies Globalization, Fdi, And Regional Innovation In China, And Trade And Investment Liberalization In India. It Analyses How To Promote Smes And Enhance Labor Productivity In Singapore. It Investigates The Impact Of Intellectual Property Rights Processes On Productivity Growth. It Documents The Use Of Finance And Financing Patterns Of Informal Firms. It Uses Empirical Analysis To Point Out The Limitations Of Traditional Banks Lending To Smes And Suggests Possible Policy Approaches Facilitating Them To Access Growth Capital. It Also Provides An Empirical Investigation Of The Main Determinants Of Entrepreneurial Activities.
Автор: Jakupec Название: Foreign Aid in the Age of Populism ISBN: 0367144352 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367144357 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 21780 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Across the world the Western dominated international aid system is being challenged. The rise of right-wing populism, de-globalisation, the advance of illiberal democracy and the emergence of non-Western donors onto the international stageare cutting right to the heart of the entrenched neoliberal aid paradigm. Foreign Aid in the Age of Populism explores the impact of these challenges on development aid, arguing that there is a need to bring politics back into development aid; not just the politics of economics, but power relations internally in aid organisations, in recipient nations, and between donor and recipient. In particular, the book examines how aid agencies are using Political Economy Analysis (PEA)to inform their decision making and to push aid projects through, whilst failing to engage meaningfully with wider politics. The book provides an in-depth critical analysis of the Washington Consensus model of political economy analysis, contrasting it with the emerging Beijing Consensus, and suggesting thatPEA has to be recast in order to accommodate new and emerging paradigms. A range of alternative theoretical frameworks are suggested, demonstrating howPEA could be used to provide a deeper and richer understanding of development aid interventions, and their impact and effectiveness. This book is perfect for students and researchers of development, global politics and international relations, as well as also being useful for practitioners and policy makers within government, development aid organisations, and global institutions.
Автор: Jakupec Название: Foreign Aid in the Age of Populism ISBN: 0367144360 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367144364 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6351 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Across the world the Western dominated international aid system is being challenged. The rise of right-wing populism, de-globalisation, the advance of illiberal democracy and the emergence of non-Western donors onto the international stageare cutting right to the heart of the entrenched neoliberal aid paradigm. Foreign Aid in the Age of Populism explores the impact of these challenges on development aid, arguing that there is a need to bring politics back into development aid; not just the politics of economics, but power relations internally in aid organisations, in recipient nations, and between donor and recipient. In particular, the book examines how aid agencies are using Political Economy Analysis (PEA)to inform their decision making and to push aid projects through, whilst failing to engage meaningfully with wider politics. The book provides an in-depth critical analysis of the Washington Consensus model of political economy analysis, contrasting it with the emerging Beijing Consensus, and suggesting thatPEA has to be recast in order to accommodate new and emerging paradigms. A range of alternative theoretical frameworks are suggested, demonstrating howPEA could be used to provide a deeper and richer understanding of development aid interventions, and their impact and effectiveness. This book is perfect for students and researchers of development, global politics and international relations, as well as also being useful for practitioners and policy makers within government, development aid organisations, and global institutions.
Описание: This book examines environmental sustainability and inclusive economic growth, providing in-depth analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) in large-scale agriculture in Ethiopia. In most African states, arable land and other natural resources play a pivotal role for economic growth and development. Ethiopia is one of those countries where agriculture is the backbone of the economy. This sector has also been an attraction for FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa since the global food and financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. This book uses six foreign investments in large-scale agriculture as case studies to examine current Ethiopian policies, the patterns of investment they promote, how these impact on land-based resources and communities’ wellbeing. Presenting analyses of the economic, social and political realities of foreign direct investment in the local context, Foreign Direct Investment in Large-Scale Agriculture in Africa discusses how the fundamental principles of pro-poor and environmentally sustainable investments intersect with the government’s ambition to advance Ethiopia’s development agenda. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of African economics and sustainable development, African policy makers, intergovernmental organisations as well as multilateral and bilateral development partners.
Автор: David Potter, Hyo-Sook Kim Название: Foreign Aid Competition in Northeast Asia ISBN: 1565494962 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781565494961 Издательство: Eurospan Рейтинг: Цена: 5867 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: High levels of economic growth have transformed the countries of Northeast Asia from aid recipients to aid donors. Foreign Aid Competition in Northeast Asia explores this transformation and its implications for economic development paradigms, policies, and practices.
The impact of host country institutions and policy on innovation by multinational firms in emerging economies.
In the past, multinational firms have looked to developing countries as sources of raw materials, markets, or production efficiencies, but rarely as locations for innovation. Today, however, R&D facilities and other indicators of multinational-linked innovation are becoming more common in emerging economies. In this book, Patrick Egan investigates patterns of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries, considering the impact of host country institutions and policy on the innovative activities undertaken by multinational firms. He examines the uneven spread of innovation-intensive foreign direct investment and emerging sectoral distributions, then develops a number of arguments about the determinants of multinational innovation in developing countries. Firms are attracted by a country's supply of skilled labor and are often eager to innovate close to new markets; but, Egan finds, host country institutions and the configuration of the host country's investment policies have a strong impact on firm decisions and evolving country investment profiles.
Egan uses econometric analysis to identify determinants of multinational innovation, and examines differences among state institutions as a key variable. He then offers a detailed case study, assessing Ireland's attempts to use foreign direct investment in innovation as a catalyst for development. While FDI is a potential vehicle for industrial upgrading, Egan cautions, it is neither necessary nor sufficient for development. Furthermore, innovation-intensive investments are not likely to develop linkages with local actors or otherwise embed themselves in host economies in the absence of active, discriminating policies channeled through coherent and coordinated institutions.
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