From Global Theory to Local Practice

Development and Resource Based Growth in Ethiopia's Prosperity Era

von Endale Teshome Wodajo

288 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From Global Theory to Local Practice: Regional Development and Resource-Based Growth in Ethiopia's Prosperity Era offers a timely and insightful examination of Ethiopia's evolving development landscape. Drawing on global development theories and Ethiopia's recent experiences, the book explores how local resources, institutions, culture, environment, and community participation can serve as powerful drivers of sustainable regional transformation. The book critically reviews major development paradigms-including modernization, dependency, structuralism, neoliberalism, and sustainable development-and connects them to Ethiopia's contemporary efforts to promote place-based and resource-driven growth. Through detailed analysis of landmark initiatives such as Entoto Natural Park, Unity Park, Gorgora, Wonchi-Dendi, Koyisha, and other local development projects, it demonstrates how environmental conservation, tourism, local economic development, and social inclusion can be integrated to create lasting prosperity.Beyond documenting achievements, the book examines the challenges, policy gaps, and institutional constraints that affect regional development.

• Themen: Lexika Interdisziplinäre Studien Entwicklungsstudien
• ISBN: 9786630179224
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.06.2026
• Größe: 220 x 150 mm
• Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing