Contents
List of Abbrevilltions ix
Preface xiii
About tile Author xix
I. Introduction to Development 1
Concept of Development 2
Development and Growth 6
Characteristics of Less Developed Countries 9
2. Classical and Neo-classical Theories of Development 16
Classical Theories 16
Marxian Theory 20
Neo-classical Model of Development 22
Harrod-Domar Model 22
Robert Solow's Model 22
3. Developmentalist Theory of development 29
Balanced Growth Theory 30
Unbalanced Growth Theory 34
Rostow's Stages of Eronomic Growth 36
W.A. Lewis' Theory of UnUmited Supply of Labour 37
Developmental State Theory 39
Harris-Todaro Model of Labour Migration 43
4. Heterodox Theories of Development 49
Modernization Theory of Development 50
Dependency Theory or Development 56
Nco-Liberal Theory of Development 60
Human Capabilities Theory 63
Gandhlan Theory of Development 66
Sarvodaya 68
Gandhian Doctrine of Trusteeship 68
Gandhi Methodology of ‘Nai Talim' for Development 69
Gandhian Vlllaglsm and Gram Swaraj for Total Development 69
Gandhian Model of Balanced Growth 70
Gandhlan Model of Sustainable Development 70
Gandhian Model of PopulatiOn and Development 71
5. Dimensions of Development 76
Economic Dimension of Development 77
Human Development Dimension 79
Social Development Dimension 81
Cultural Development Dimension 85
Political Development Dimension 88
Gender Dimension 90
Ethical Dimension of Development 95
6. Market, State, and Heterogeneous Actors 104
The Market 105
The State 108
The Market via-a-vis State Partnership 110
Tite International Agencies 112
The Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) 113
The Local Self-government (LSGs) Institutions 115
The Sectors of Development I18
7. Paradigms of Development 126
Poverty Reduction and Basic Needs Paradigm I27
Inclusive Development Paradigm 128
Sustainable Development Paradigm 132
Poverty 134
Governance 134
Health 135
Education 135
Demography 136
International Economic Relationship Paradigm 137
Decentralization and Participatory Development Paradigm 139
8. Development Administration 145
Concept and Meaning 146
Role and Functions of Development Administration 147
Challenges of Development Administration 150
9. Development Governance 158
What Is Development Governance? Why Is It Essential for Development? 159
Dimensions of Development Governance 161
Decentralized Governance 161
e-Governance 164
Participatory Governance 167
Attributes of Good Development Governance 168
Accountability 169
Transparency 170
Responsiveness 170
Equitable and inclusive 170
Effectiveness and Efficiency 171
Rule of Law 171
Participatory 171
Consensus Oriented 172
Pluralistic 172
Issues of Development Governance 173
10. Development Planning 180
Meaning of Planning 181
Role of Development Planning In Development 182
What Are Different Types of Development Planning? 184
Principles of Development Planning 187
Development Plan Formulation 188
Decentralization Development Planning: Indian Experiences 189
11. Development Management 195
What Is Development Management? 196
Functions of Development Management 197
System Approach to Development Project Management 202
What Are the Issues In Development Project Management? 208
12. Development Communication 215
What Is development Communication? 216
Development Communication Theories 219
Principles of Development Communication 220
Approaches to Development Communication 222
Development Communication Strategies 230
Glossary G-1
Index I-1