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Dale, Reidar.

Development planning: concepts and tools for planners, managers and facilitators. / Reidar Dale. - London ; New York: Zed Books, 2004. - xvii, 217 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 208-212) and index.

Contents: 1. Development and Development Planning -- 2. Strategic Planning for Development -- 3. Diversifying Perspectives on Planning -- 4. Elaborating Linkages in Development Work -- 5. Problem Analysis -- 6. Means-Ends Analysis -- 7. Formulating Indicators of Achievements -- 8. Assessing and Interacting with the Environment Contextual Analysis -- 9. Tools Of Prioritisation -- 10. Community Institution Building and Participatory Planning

This text aims to bridge the gap between much development planning theory and planning practice, while promoting a value-based, action-centred and organization-inclusive approach. It explores the concepts of development and development planning and introduces a simple model of strategic planning.

ISBN: 9781842774335 1842774336

LCCN: 2005295104

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA4-Z7267

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Economic development--Planning.

LC Class. No.: HD87.5.D35

Dewey Class. No.: 338.9