Our Zimbabwe: An Element of Political Economy offers an analytical overview of Zimbabwe’s economic and political structures in the years following independence. Arthur Jim Patsanza examines the nation’s development challenges, economic policies, and the relationship between political decision-making and economic outcomes. The book discusses issues such as state planning, resource distributi…
This book describes Burma's national development program during the early years of independence. It covers the government's goals and priorities, as well as economic development plans covering agriculture, forestry, transportation, telecommunications, energy, mining, industry, health, education, housing, and social welfare. This book is a concise document on the government's strategy for creati…
The book Indonesia and Korea: Policy Issues for Long Term Development Cooperation is a collection of papers presented at the Third Indonesia‑Korea Conference, held in Sanur, Bali on December 14–16, 1981. This book discusses various aspects of long-term development cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea, especially in the context of international economic relations, investment, techno…
Peter Hastings's New Guinea: Problems and Prospects is an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic conditions of New Guinea during its transition to self-government. It highlights the key challenges facing the region, including its high ethnic diversity, geographic barriers, limited infrastructure, and the dynamics of the colonial relationship between Australia and Papua New Gui…
This publication offers a comprehensive review of Brunei Darussalam's achievements regarding the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), analyzing the country's performance across the eight defined global targets for the period leading up to 2015. The report documents that Brunei Darussalam successfully reached or is on track to achieve almost all MDG targets, notably eradicating ex…
This book is concerned with social change in Pakistan, particularly the relationship between indigenous sociocultural orientations, the development process, and the rise of a new middle-level entrepreneurial class in the Punjab.
Socialist Transformation of Indian Economy by Gyan Chand provides an analytical study of India’s efforts to shape its economic development within a socialist-oriented framework. The book evaluates India’s economic structure, social conditions, and political foundations during the transition from colonial rule to a planned economic system. Chand examines major policy initiatives, land reform…
A landmark study examining the economic and commercial interactions that shaped the Indian Ocean region from the rise of Islam (7th century) to the mid-18th century. The book explores long-distance maritime trade, commercial networks, economic institutions, cultural exchanges, and the role of ports and trading communities across Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. Chaudhuri analyzes how tra…
India’s Rural Development: An Assessment of Alternatives examines the various strategies, programs, and policy approaches that have shaped rural development in India. Marcus Franda analyzes governmental initiatives, community-based projects, agricultural reforms, and rural modernization efforts from both economic and political perspectives. The book evaluates the successes and limitations of …
Dimensions and Dynamics of Poverty in India provides an analytical study of the multiple forms, causes, and consequences of poverty across India. Shiv Dayal Sharma examines structural inequalities, economic disparities, and the socio-political factors that perpetuate poverty. The book discusses rural and urban poverty, employment issues, population pressures, and the limitations of government w…