140416 VO+UE Development Economics (2008W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 22.09.2008 10:00 to Th 02.10.2008 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 05.10.2008 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 15.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 22.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 29.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 05.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 12.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 19.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 26.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 03.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 10.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 17.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 07.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 14.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 21.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
- Wednesday 28.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
When the world is facing radical transformation in the global economy and a new ideological orientation on development, it is expected that developing countries would adapt their developmental policies to diverse changes in environment. Expected changes are so complex and intensive that new adaptation requires not only response to external environment and existing socio-economic conditions, but also a new approach to governance. This course attempts to provide: first, a synopsis of the theories of economic growth and development, with a view to understand the development problems of undeveloped countries and to assess current approaches for the alleviation of these problems; second, a review of recent movements for the improvement of government policies and administrative practices, so as to generate an improved approach to governance and development; and third, an examination of the development role of major international development institutions, including the World Bank and the IMF. The course will heavily focus on the road to development; on the importance of good governance; and on the assessment of the extent of the conditionality imposed on developing countries by major international donors, under the scope of their Official Development Assistance (ODA).
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance and active participation level is required.
Written Research Work: 60%. Course Participation: 20%. Written Test: 20%
A paper on development economics, conditionality and good governance practice would be required. It would be individual, or eventually in small teams under the expectation that each participant would have made a very valuable contribution to the team work's paper. The paper would be between 10 - 15 pages. (single space and 12 size)
Written Research Work: 60%. Course Participation: 20%. Written Test: 20%
A paper on development economics, conditionality and good governance practice would be required. It would be individual, or eventually in small teams under the expectation that each participant would have made a very valuable contribution to the team work's paper. The paper would be between 10 - 15 pages. (single space and 12 size)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The Course aims at increasing students' research abilities and analytical comprehension of outstanding development issues; by both, their examination of important theories on development and growth, and their evaluation of applied topics and views, all drawn from existing literature and research works on development economics and from international donors' own experience and mandate. The course has a strong applied focus and is divided into six main topics:
Old and New Theories of Economic Growth and Development
Poverty and Sustainable Development
International Development Assistance
Conditionality and Development Assistance
Social Capital and Development
Good Governance and Development
Old and New Theories of Economic Growth and Development
Poverty and Sustainable Development
International Development Assistance
Conditionality and Development Assistance
Social Capital and Development
Good Governance and Development
Examination topics
Prior training in development economics is a pre-requisite. Small groups would be formed for discussions, so as to emphasize on relevant themes. A final written paper will be prepared by the students.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
T III, nT III
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