Transforming the Development Landscape: The Role of the Private Sector
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0815711247 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 143 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Schwartz Chair in International Economics. Brainard served as deputy national economic adviser in the Clinton administration.. About the AuthorLael Brainard is vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development Program at the Brookings Institution, where she holds the Bernard E
Using a bottom-up approach, they describe how the private sector affects growth and poverty alleviation. Yet so far, the international development debate has not focused on the role of the private sector.This volume—written by members of the private sector, philanthropic organizations, and academia—investigates ways to galvanize the private sector in the fight against global poverty. It shapes the investment climate, mobilizes innovation and financing in areas such as global health, and can either cause or mitigate social and environmental harm. From the top-down, the authors look at the social and environmental impact of private sector activities, investiga
"An absolute "must-read"" according to Midwest Book Review. Edited by Lael Brainard, Transforming the Development Landscape: The Role of the Private Sector presents a collection of essays that offer insight into blueprints for successful economic development. Key topics include how to shape investment climate, mobilize innovation and financing
Schwartz Chair in International Economics. Brainard served as deputy national economic adviser in the Clinton administration.. Lael Brainard is vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development Program at the Brookings Institution, where she holds the Bernard E