The Dynamics of Regional Development: The Philippines in East Asia - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1845428382 ISBN 13 : 9781845428389

Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

A decade and a half since the Philippines embarked on a major program of decentralization, the authors of this book have undertaken a detailed examination of all aspects of the nation's regional dynamics and policies. Their analysis extends to comparable experiences in East Asia, particularly China and Indonesia. The lessons of this book are relevant not only for an audience interested in the Philippines - a large developing nation with a population soon to exceed 100 million people - but also for many other developing countries now embarking on decentralization programs. The book therefore has broad international appeal.

The contributors focus on three main issues:

• Centre-region relations. While the decentralization program in the Philippines has been reasonably successful, they argue there is an urgent need for a clear, predictable, and stable regulatory environment that governs centre-region administrative and financial relations.
• Infrastructure. This is arguably the most important policy tool in shaping regional development patterns, yet decision-makers are rarely able to develop these investments on the basis of a coherent and integrated policy framework.
• The conflict in Mindanao. This deep and protracted conflict must be resolved for the benefit of the local and national population.
• 
  

This enlightening and topical book will appeal to postgraduate students of economic development, regional development/science, rural development, and Asian Studies. It will also attract the interest of researchers and practitioners in international development agencies, NGOs, and policymakers and legislators in developing countries.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Edited by Arsenio M. Balisacan, Professor of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman and Director, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), the Philippines and Hal Hill, H.W. Arndt Professor of Southeast Asian Economies, Australian National University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1845428382
• ISBN 13: 9781845428389
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Éditeur: Balisacan Arsenio M., Hill Hal
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible