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Traditional understandings of economic development in low- and
mid-income countries have largely been influenced by the economic
narrative of Western Official Development Assistance (ODA). Within
this framework, compliance with macroeconomic orthodoxy and early
integration in Global Economic Governance (GEG) regimes are
presented as enabling conditions to reach enhanced and sustainable
levels of economic growth and social betterment. Yet, this
narrative often fails to answer fundamental questions surrounding
relational dynamics between the economies of ODA beneficiary
countries and the GEG regimes they are asked to join. Bringing
together contributions by Government officials, academics and
development practitioners, this edited volume explores quantitative
and qualitative approaches to socio-economic analysis in low- and
mid-income countries, highlighting the conditions under which
international economic policies and institutions can foster - or
hinder - their socio-economic growth. In particular, contributions
address the impact of both West and China-inspired international
economic regimes on value-adding capacity, trade, investments, job
creation and social development, thus advancing the debate on what
policy and legal provisions should low- and mid-income countries
adopt in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs
deriving from joining international economic regimes. A
comprehensive investigation of both sides of the Global Economic
Governance and Human Development relationship; this book will
interest scholars, practitioners and graduate students working in
the areas of international relations, international political
economy, global governance, international economics, development
studies and human security.
This volume offers both theoretical approaches and case studies on
the relationship between religion and the secular world. Bringing
together contributions from seasoned authors, religious leaders,
and brilliant new scholars, it frames the long-standing debate on
how to structure a comparative representation of any religion on
the one side, and the secular world on the other. Often, the very
act of comparing religions exposes them to an assessment of their
role in history and politics, and risks leading to some sort of
grading and ranking, which is highly unproductive. By candidly
discussing the relation between religion and the secular and
providing concrete examples from four case studies (Christianity,
Islam, Judaism, Baha'I'), this book provides an important reference
on how this can be achieved in a neutral way, while keeping in mind
the normative finality of seeking conciliation to existing
fractures, both within and among religions.
Traditional understandings of economic development in low- and
mid-income countries have largely been influenced by the economic
narrative of Western Official Development Assistance (ODA). Within
this framework, compliance with macroeconomic orthodoxy and early
integration in Global Economic Governance (GEG) regimes are
presented as enabling conditions to reach enhanced and sustainable
levels of economic growth and social betterment. Yet, this
narrative often fails to answer fundamental questions surrounding
relational dynamics between the economies of ODA beneficiary
countries and the GEG regimes they are asked to join. Bringing
together contributions by Government officials, academics and
development practitioners, this edited volume explores quantitative
and qualitative approaches to socio-economic analysis in low- and
mid-income countries, highlighting the conditions under which
international economic policies and institutions can foster - or
hinder - their socio-economic growth. In particular, contributions
address the impact of both West and China-inspired international
economic regimes on value-adding capacity, trade, investments, job
creation and social development, thus advancing the debate on what
policy and legal provisions should low- and mid-income countries
adopt in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs
deriving from joining international economic regimes. A
comprehensive investigation of both sides of the Global Economic
Governance and Human Development relationship; this book will
interest scholars, practitioners and graduate students working in
the areas of international relations, international political
economy, global governance, international economics, development
studies and human security.
This book offers an original analysis of the long-term impact of
western and Chinese economic and development cooperation policies
in Africa. It argues that western Official Development Assistance
(ODA) has failed to create viable and autonomous economies in
beneficiary countries not (only) because of corruption,
inefficiencies and cultural differences, but because it was never
meant to do so. Raudino demonstrates, rather, that it was always
designed to provide relief measures and nurture political relations
rather than create genuinely industrialized and self-reliant
economies. Similarly, by analyzing the nature of Chinese economic
investments in Africa the author shows that China's governmental
policies hardly represent a revolutionary departure from the
cooperation standards set by the West. In making these observations
he also taps into the broader question of why wealth continues to
be generated unequally across the world. Based on extensive
fieldwork, quantitative economic analysis and historical
qualitative research, this thought-provoking work will appeal to
students and scholars of politics, economics and development
studies, as well as to those involved more directly in the aid
process.
This volume offers both theoretical approaches and case studies on
the relationship between religion and the secular world. Bringing
together contributions from seasoned authors, religious leaders,
and brilliant new scholars, it frames the long-standing debate on
how to structure a comparative representation of any religion on
the one side, and the secular world on the other. Often, the very
act of comparing religions exposes them to an assessment of their
role in history and politics, and risks leading to some sort of
grading and ranking, which is highly unproductive. By candidly
discussing the relation between religion and the secular and
providing concrete examples from four case studies (Christianity,
Islam, Judaism, Baha'I'), this book provides an important reference
on how this can be achieved in a neutral way, while keeping in mind
the normative finality of seeking conciliation to existing
fractures, both within and among religions.
This book offers an original analysis of the long-term impact of
western and Chinese economic and development cooperation policies
in Africa. It argues that western Official Development Assistance
(ODA) has failed to create viable and autonomous economies in
beneficiary countries not (only) because of corruption,
inefficiencies and cultural differences, but because it was never
meant to do so. Raudino demonstrates, rather, that it was always
designed to provide relief measures and nurture political relations
rather than create genuinely industrialized and self-reliant
economies. Similarly, by analyzing the nature of Chinese economic
investments in Africa the author shows that China's governmental
policies hardly represent a revolutionary departure from the
cooperation standards set by the West. In making these observations
he also taps into the broader question of why wealth continues to
be generated unequally across the world. Based on extensive
fieldwork, quantitative economic analysis and historical
qualitative research, this thought-provoking work will appeal to
students and scholars of politics, economics and development
studies, as well as to those involved more directly in the aid
process.
This volume offers a nuanced picture of the details of specific
instances of religion and politics in Muslim, Jewish, Christian,
Buddhist, and Hindu contexts (some geographical, some thematic),
broadly presenting the phenomenon of religion and politics via
country and thematic case studies. Qualitative, quantitative,
material, philosophical, and theological analyses draw upon social
theory to show how (and why) religion matters deeply in each time
and place. The authors and contributors demonstrate that religion
is a significant force that drives societies and polities around
the world, and that a radical change in the Western understanding
of value-driven global politics is needed. It offers new local
voices that many Western audiences have not yet heard. The essays
in this volume suggest the need for an appreciation of Divinity as
a quintessence holding a significant place in the hearts, minds,
social orders, and political organization of polities around the
world.
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