International Development
Illusions and Realities
Third edition
The idea of reducing poverty and inequality and improving health, education, and job opportunities around the world is beyond criticism. Yet, the reality of development can often be confusion, contradiction, deceit, and corruption.
This fully updated third edition makes a major contribution to the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of aid and development. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from international studies to personal stories, Maggie Black brings objective analysis and valuable insights to all the key themes. And she presents a forceful argument for bringing the poor and marginalised into the heart of the process.
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Praise
This book reaches and informs a new section of thinking across the world.
– Medha Patkar, Narmada Valley People’s Movement, India
These short books supply us with clear, well-written an memorable analyses that cut to the chase.
– Susan George, President of the Board, Transnational Institute
Contents
| Foreword | by Medha Patkar |
| Introduction | |
| Chapter 1 | The History of an Idea |
| Chapter 2 | Aid: The International Contribution |
| Chapter 3 | Economic Development--Who Benefits? |
| Chapter 4 | Social Progress Matters |
| Chapter 5 | Enter 'Sustainability' |
| Chapter 6 | Development is Political |
| Chapter 7 | Where Next? |
