10 Conclusion: making international development sustainable
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Nick Sage
Abstract
The conclusion highlights the fact that the preceding chapters demonstrate the many different topics associated with international development, the wide variety of contrasting perspectives on development, and the significant changes over time in the key issues that need to be addressed. The very concept of development and theoretical approaches have also evolved over time, leading to the emergence of new strategies for the best way forward. The conclusion goes on to emphasise the extent to which we are now living in a rapidly changing world of globalisation which has considerable implications for development. In looking to the future, the concept of ‘sustainable development’ is emphasised, and the crucial need to address inequality in its various forms. To portray what needs to be done in moving forward in a positive fashion, the chapter ends by drawing on the vision offered by the Happy Planet Index.
Abstract
The conclusion highlights the fact that the preceding chapters demonstrate the many different topics associated with international development, the wide variety of contrasting perspectives on development, and the significant changes over time in the key issues that need to be addressed. The very concept of development and theoretical approaches have also evolved over time, leading to the emergence of new strategies for the best way forward. The conclusion goes on to emphasise the extent to which we are now living in a rapidly changing world of globalisation which has considerable implications for development. In looking to the future, the concept of ‘sustainable development’ is emphasised, and the crucial need to address inequality in its various forms. To portray what needs to be done in moving forward in a positive fashion, the chapter ends by drawing on the vision offered by the Happy Planet Index.
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures and tables viii
- Abbreviations and acronyms x
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Debating development
- Introduction: international development in the 21st century 3
- The challenge of development: from economic to sustainable development 13
- From the Third World to the Global South: mapping and measuring development 31
- Theories of development: from modernisation to post‑development and beyond 47
- Globalisation and the dilemmas of development: is globalisation good or bad for the Global South? 77
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Development challenges
- Population, food and famine: where are we now? 109
- Poverty and inequality: the key challenges for development 125
- Health and education: moving towards healthy human development 147
- Looking to the future: digital technology, a green environment and gender equality 175
- Conclusion: making international development sustainable 207
- References 219
- Index 241
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures and tables viii
- Abbreviations and acronyms x
-
Debating development
- Introduction: international development in the 21st century 3
- The challenge of development: from economic to sustainable development 13
- From the Third World to the Global South: mapping and measuring development 31
- Theories of development: from modernisation to post‑development and beyond 47
- Globalisation and the dilemmas of development: is globalisation good or bad for the Global South? 77
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Development challenges
- Population, food and famine: where are we now? 109
- Poverty and inequality: the key challenges for development 125
- Health and education: moving towards healthy human development 147
- Looking to the future: digital technology, a green environment and gender equality 175
- Conclusion: making international development sustainable 207
- References 219
- Index 241
