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The Constitution of Development

Crafting Capabilities for Self-Governance
By:S. Shivakumar
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781403969859
eText ISBN:9781403982117
Edition:0
Copyright:2005
Format:Page Fidelity

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Examining the foundations of development, Shivakumar describes how societies can reconstitute themselves to improve their developmental well-being. He argues that the unitary state focus in theory and practice limits the creative potential of individuals to improve their mutual well-being through crafting capabilities for self-governance. This is a significant contribution to current discussions on institutional foundations of development, providing practical guidance on what it means to constitute a government that facilitates rather than impedes progress.