The Church's Role in Fostering Democracy and Sustainable Development
In A Church for the World, contributors from mostly non-Western theological communities offer historical, developmental, ecclesiastical, and theological perspectives on the church-world relationship, challenging misconceptions and practices that prevent the church from being salt and light in the world.
The link between economic development and state security has been well documented. As policymakers consider that link, the model for international development in the twenty-first century must include both governments and the private sector. In this new report, the CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business and the CSIS Project on Prosperity and ......
The first twenty-five years of Uganda's independence from British colonial rule were characterized by internal conflicts, dictatorship, and economic disintegration. This book offers an account of the remarkable policy changes that took place from 1986 to 2012 and their effect in contrast with the turbulent, violent events after independence.
Growth Traps and Opportunities for Six African Economies
Examines the economic growth experiences of six fast-growing and/or economically dominant African countries. Expert African researchers offer unique perspectives into the challenges and issues in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa.
This important essay dates from the end of the fifties. During this era, the dominant theories of economic growth were based on conditions of private ownership of capital and where investment is primarily under the control of private individuals or firms. Dobbs, however, considers the alternatives. He asks: Do such theories have a more ......
This two-volume set explores in-depth the economic origins and repercussions of the Arab Spring revolts.Volume 1 of "The Arab Spring Five Years Later" is based on extensive research conducted by scholars from a variety of backgrounds, including many associated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The original research papers are ......
In the late 1980s, Japan's strong economic performance put it on a the verge of becoming a major player in regional and global affairs. But nearly a decade of economic stagnation, a mounting of bad debts, and a continuing stream of scandals have tarnished the country's distinctive economic model.
Emerging from a program undertaken by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations and financed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, eight studies examine the political, economic, and security developments of east Asia and implications for the US. Among the topics are the relevance of the Japanese experie
The Integration of Sustainable Development in a Coherent International
In September 2015, world leaders adopted a new post-2015 development agenda, centered on 17 Sustainable Development Goals intended to transform the world. This report provides basic information about the new agenda-its content, aspirations, and global partnership approach.
