International Development: Strategies and Legacies of Socio-Economic Development

International Development: Strategies and Legacies of Socio-Economic Development examines the multifaceted challenges and strategies underlying socio-economic progress in a globally interconnected world. Grounded in a thorough historical and theoretical framework, this book explores the evolution of developmental strategies, from post-colonial challenges, the growing influence of international organizations, and the role of state policies to the impacts of global market integration and demands for environmental sustainability.It scrutinizes the effectiveness of international organizations and foreign aid agencies, the resilience of local strategies, and the persistent disparities shaped by historical legacies, extractive and inclusive state institutions, deficit of individual rights, systemic poverty, gender inequality, armed conflicts, environmental hazards, and food insecurity.Through case studies and document-driven insights, it highlights the intersection of institutional framework