Managing Cities in Developing Countries - The Theory and Practice of Urban Management (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Urban management is a relatively new topic, which has gained increasing importance due to a rise in urbanization and a wave of decentralization programs in recent decades. This innovative book is the first systematic treatment of the critical urban management issues facing developing countries. The volume brings together a number of theoretical approaches and practical experiences in order to study the economic and financial aspects of urban management. The author argues that urban managers have to make their cities more competitive via the new opportunities provided by decentralization, and suggests that the formulation of a development strategy and the use of elements from new public management theory will improve urban governance and service delivery. In addition, emphasis is placed on the importance of involving different stakeholders, which will lead to an integrated analysis of urban problems and, therefore, integrated solutions. Related issues such as urban environmental sustainability and the role of modern information technology are also explored in detail. The book concludes with a review of the emerging new themes at the forefront of contemporary urban management studies. This important new volume will be an essential resource for students, scholars and practitioners with an interest in urban planning, development and management.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2006
Authors:	Meine Pieter Van Dijk
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84542-880-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General
LSN:	1-84542-880-3
Barcode:	9781845428808

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