Research Catalog

Title

The power of greed : collective action in international development / Michael Rosberg.

Author

Rosberg, Michael, 1943-

Publication

Edmonton : University of Alberta Press, 2005.

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Description

xxxvii, 299 p. : maps; 23 cm.

Summary

"In a lively and provocative analysis of community development, Michael Rosberg challenges the received wisdom of international development agencies, suggesting that in order for development to be successful it must speak directly to the self-interest of individuals in emerging nations. He argues that economic challenges are best addressed with a careful understanding of local circumstances, noting that grassroots economic success leads to democratic empowerment."--Jacket.

Subject

• Economic assistance > Developing countries
• Self-interest > Developing countries
• Economic development projects > Social aspects > Developing countries
• Aide économique > Pays en voie de développement
• Intérêt personnel > Pays en voie de développement
• Projets de développement économique > Aspect social > Pays en voie de développement

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-285) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Morality is blinding us -- Decision-making and responsibility -- The emergence of expediency in the Caribbean Region -- Clientelism versus moral community development -- Structural theories and related strategies -- The development potential of process theories -- Greed can dismantle clientelism -- The development project as a creative response to greed -- Five scenarios of demand-led projects.

ISBN

• 0888644299 (pbk.)
• 9780888644299 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2005399812

OCLC

• 56875467
• SCSB-11037220

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library