The No-Nonsense Guide to International Development - Couverture souple

Black, Maggie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1897071337 ISBN 13 : 9781897071335

Editeur : Between the Lines, 2007

Synopsis

'Overseas aid' and 'international development' are catch-all terms that cover a multitude of activities - and abuses. Building dams in India, planting trees in Burkina Faso and rescuing street children in Brazil are images of development with which we can all identify. But what few people realize is that the terms aid and development often mask confusion, contradiction, and even downright deceit. This guide explains what 'development' actually is - and explores its political and economic roots in history. It shows what can happen in the name of development and argues for a more organic, social approach with those it seeks to serve as equal partners in the process.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Building dams in India, planting trees in Burkina Faso, rescuing street children in Brazil - these are images of aid and international development with which we can all identify. However, what passes for development all too often improves life for the better off while actively hurting the very people the venture was meant to support. Maggie Black exposes the hypocrisy and reveals a more accurate picture of what is happening in development's name, arguing for a process to be put inplace that trule defends the interests of poor people.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Between the Lines
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1897071337
• ISBN 13: 9781897071335
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 152