Sustainable Development Strategies: A Resource Book

Paperback

Main Details

Title Sustainable Development Strategies: A Resource Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Barry Dalal-Clayton
By (author) Stephen Bass
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:382
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 210
Category/GenreDevelopment economics
Sustainability
ISBN/Barcode 9781853839474
ClassificationsDewey:338.9
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Figures, tables, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Earthscan Ltd
Publication Date 23 August 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is a cornerstone resource for a wide range of organizations and individuals concerned with sustainable development at national or local levels, as well as for international organizations concerned with supporting such development. Whilst the focus is on integrated strategies for sustainable development, the approaches and methods covered are equally relevant to poverty reduction, environmental and sectoral strategies, programme development and review. Agenda 21 called for all countries to develop sustainable development strategies. For such strategies to be effective there needs to be a real commitment. In every country, government at all levels, the private sector, and civil society, must work together in a true partnership, in transparent ways which enable genuine stakeholder participation. The necessary mechanisms and processes need to be coordinated to enable continuous learning and improvement. This resource book provides flexible, non-prescriptive guidance on how to develop, assess and implement national sustainable development strategies. It sets out principles and ideas on process and methods, and suggests how these can be used. It is based on an analysis of past and current practice, drawing directly from experience in both developed and developing countries. Following a discussion of the nature and challenges of sustainable development and the need for strategic responses to them, the heart of the book covers the main tasks in strategy processes. Individual chapters offer a rich range of guidance, ideas and case studies.

Author Biography

IIED is an independent, non-profit institute which aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and promoting sustainable development at local, national, regional and global levels.

Reviews

"Provides guidance on how to develop, implement, and assess national sustainable development strategies.' Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 41, No. 3 '[The book contains] critically important material.' Long Range Planning 'A worthwhile publication on sustainable development strategies.' Tourism Recreation Research 'Provides flexible, non-prescriptive guidance on how to develop, assess and implement national sustainable development strategies, based on an analysis of past and current practice and drawing directly from experience in both developed and developing countries.' Natural Resources Journal