"This Handbook explores the activities of the UN development system (UNDS), the largest operational pillar of the organization and arguably the arena in which its ideational endeavors have made the biggest contribution to thinking and standards. Contributions focus on the role o…
"Does aid work?" This book examines this issue. But rather than trying to establish how effective has been, the focus is shifted to one of the key determinants of effectiveness - the relationship. The study looks at the relationship between Zambia and its donors, and discusses t…
Covers the period, 1950-2010
This book expands the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be eased by providing loans to microentrepreneurs. This volume provides an analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in this field.
As linchpin of the global financial system, the International Monetary Fund provides balance of payments support, chiefly to developing countries, conditional on strict remedial policy measures. Its approach to policy remains highly controversial, however. While the Fund claims …