This talk will consider both the evolution of development thinking and its underlying rationale, exploring how changes in development ‘facts,’ in thinking, and in policy are related. It will focus particularly on the analysis of ‘human-oriented’ approaches– including Redistribution with Growth, Basic Needs, Capabilities, Human Development, and the MDGs – exploring their similarities and differences, and discussing how far they have changed policy and practice.
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.