DVM 2106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Postdevelopment Theory, International Development, Geopolitics
16 Feb 2018
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Article is written by swedish authors scholte and s derbaum. Introductory article in the forum of development studies to set of journals by 10 authors. First part examines shift in conceptualization of development. Second part considers shifts in substance of development. World"s conceptualization of development is migrating away from a top-down and patronizing approach to development, towards more local, grass roots and holistic approach. De nitions, theories, and methods that accompany the changing global agenda. Development is complex, multidimensional, and shifting over time: e. g. economic development to post-development theories. Conceptual pluralism (diversity) is necessary for debate but development practitioners engage in dismissive theoretical debate. Studies mainly hardships of poor" people and countries, unconcerned with conception (theories, de nitions, methods) of development. Two categories of calssical thinkers: long-term and short-term. Short/medium-term: focused on evaluations and indicators: e. g. mdgs, development assistance programs, etc. Arne bigsten: development research for global justice.
