lessons from the world of international development advising /
First Statement of Responsibility
Lloyd J. Dumas, Janine R. Wedel and Greg Callman
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed
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New York :
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Palgrave Macmillan,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2010
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xiv, 203 p. :
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ill. ;
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22 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The crisis that nearly brought the world's financial house down in 2008 demonstrated clearly and powerfully that the global economy cannot work well where there is widespread deception based in deep-seated corruption and lack of accountability. Corruption and lack of accountability are also key reasons why international development assistance so often fails to deliver on its promise. With a unique focus on corruption among those giving rather than receiving development advice, this book analyzes the problem, considers how major donor organizations approach it, and offers a series of helpful strategies for working toward solutions--in aid delivery and beyond"--