This book reviews, organizes, and synthesizes the international research literature on community-level economic development in developing nations. It emphasizes peer-reviewed, applied research as a solid knowledge base that can foster real change in local communities.
This book reviews, organizes, and synthesizes the international research literature on community-level economic development in developing nations. It emphasizes peer-reviewed, applied research as a solid knowledge base that can foster real change in local communities.
Mark M. Miller is a Professor of Geography; School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences (BEES); the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. His professional and research interests in economic development for low-income communities have included Mississippi and the Gulf South, Arizona, Nunavut, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Jamaica, and Cuba.
Inhaltsangabe
Part I: The challenges of creating wealth and resilience for communities in developing countries; 1. What stands in the way of developing countries and communities becoming developed?; 2. What are developing countries, and what does development mean for the low-income communities of those countries?; 3. How does development happen, and is it possible for communities to control their own development destiny?; Part II: The opportunities for creating wealth and resilience for low-income communities in developing countries; 4. Can low-income communities in developing countries realize their human capital potential?; 5. Can low-income communities of developing countries overcome the curse of natural resources?; 6. Can entrepreneurs solve all the problems of economic development for low-income communities in developing countries?; 7. Can tourism create economic development for low-income communities in developing countries?; 8. Can low-income communities in developing countries maintain resilience and sustainability in their economic development?
Part I: The challenges of creating wealth and resilience for communities in developing countries; 1. What stands in the way of developing countries and communities becoming developed?; 2. What are developing countries, and what does development mean for the low-income communities of those countries?; 3. How does development happen, and is it possible for communities to control their own development destiny?; Part II: The opportunities for creating wealth and resilience for low-income communities in developing countries; 4. Can low-income communities in developing countries realize their human capital potential?; 5. Can low-income communities of developing countries overcome the curse of natural resources?; 6. Can entrepreneurs solve all the problems of economic development for low-income communities in developing countries?; 7. Can tourism create economic development for low-income communities in developing countries?; 8. Can low-income communities in developing countries maintain resilience and sustainability in their economic development?
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