Pragmatically drawing on a multitude of fields, driven by political practicalities (rather than insights from academic research), and fragmented, with no fixed answers--the field of international deve
Co-published with The Graduate Institute, this book examines how energy issues have intensified with modern development, how they shape geopolitics and access to energy in Africa, and how inconsistent
Learning, Education, and International Development argues that learning and human development, rather than economic growth alone, are the keys to international development. It seeks to advance our kno
Given the increasingly high profile of the creative economy as a driver of development, this book addresses the following question: what contributions can the arts make to processes of international d
Investigating the capacity of sport to act both as a conduit for traditional development assistance activities and as an agent for change in its own right, this book argues that sport can contribute t
Moving beyond theory and statistical analysis, this book provides a candid description of the problems practitioners face in the field. It simulates the experiences of a consultant-expert by reviewing
The role of sport in development initiatives has grown dramatically over the last five years, now finding a place in the UN's millennium development goals. In 'Sport and International Development', Si
International development is now a major global activity and the focus of the rapidly growing academic discipline of development studies. The Encyclopedia of International Development provides definit
Investigating the capacity of sport to act both as a conduit for traditional development assistance activities and as an agent for change in its own right, this book argues that sport can contribute t
Geared towards those deployed to disaster sites as part of the response, this guide offers extensive information on how to make assessments and reports, coordinate with military in the field and parti
With the resurgence of religion and rise of fundamentalism within major religions, academic scholars and development agencies are increasingly debating the appropriate role of religion and faith-based
This book explores the practical delivery of participatory arts projects in international development. Bringing together an interdisciplinary group of academics, international development professional
