G. Shabbir Cheema

Dennis A. Rondinelli

Local Capacity for Rural Development

Implementing Decentralization Programmes in Asia

Vesselin Popovski

Christopher A. McNally

"Contributors to this timely volume provide in-depthanalyses of the formal and informal mechanisms of Asian governance that arenow dealing with a diversity of cross-border problems---migration, infectious disease, water management, trade and human trafficking. The book will bea welcome and insightful read for anyone interested in how globalization isactually playing out across Asia." T.J. Pempel, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley "This edited book is a timely contribution to the discussion on globalization within the Asia and Pacific Region. What makes this volume compelling is its link to thestructures of governance through which these players can play a useful role." James H. Spencer, Associate Professor, Urban Planning/Political Science, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Rapid globalization has led to increased flows of capital, services, ideas, knowledge and people between countries. Problems that face one nation often have a rippling impact throughout the region and globally. The growing list of cross-border challenges cannot be resolved by isolated policy action at the national or sub-national levels. It is essential to forge cross-border strategic alliances and develop consolidated approaches through regional platforms for dialogue and mechanisms for action. This book discusses regional governance mechanisms and institutional arrangements to respond to emerging cross-border issues and trends in Asia and the Pacific.

Regional Issues and Mechanisms

Cross-border Governance in Asia

Sandra E. Ward

This volume reviews the state of the art in innovative urban management in developing countries, discusses the latest findings on key issues of urban management, and identifies policy-relevant research needs and priorities. Chapters are contributed by urban specialists from Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America, who identify urbanization processes and strategies, provide comparative analyses of urban management issues throughout the world, and present original country case studies.

Policies and Innovations in Developing Countries

Urban Management

G. Shabbir Cheema

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