Author: Bob Deacon
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1848604637
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
`This primer on the global politics of social policy ... is essential reading for students as well as others seriously interested in improving the human condition. Nuanced and critical, Deacon′s book offers a much needed and constructive guide to the complex supra-national debates over rights, regulation and redistribution impinging on social welfare all over the world′ - Jomo K.S., United Nations Assistant, Secretary-General for Economic Development `This book is very timely and addresses many issues that are en vogue at the moment. It relates social policy studies to other fields such as global governance and development studies and thus opens up new discussions in the subject area′ - Dr Antje Vetterlein, University of Oxford Global Social Policy and Governance offers an authoritative understanding of the way social policies at national and supra-national level are shaped in the context of globalisation. The book: " evaluates national social policies advanced by international organisations. " examines policies addressing global social redistribution, regulation and rights. " highlights the roles of global actors, including INGOs, consultants, think tanks, task forces and global policy advocacy coalitions. " explores the political obstacles to reforms in global social governance, " outlines the growing importance of global social movements. " presents arguments for more effective global and regional social policies. " is illustrated by case studies, further reading sections and a glossary. Global Social Policy and Governance will be an essential text for students of social policy, development studies and international relations. It will also be invaluable reading for those shaping social policies in international organisations and those in social movements seeking to influence them. Bob Deacon is Professor of International Social Policy at the University of Sheffield.
Global Social Policy and Governance
Author: Bob Deacon
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1848604637
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
`This primer on the global politics of social policy ... is essential reading for students as well as others seriously interested in improving the human condition. Nuanced and critical, Deacon′s book offers a much needed and constructive guide to the complex supra-national debates over rights, regulation and redistribution impinging on social welfare all over the world′ - Jomo K.S., United Nations Assistant, Secretary-General for Economic Development `This book is very timely and addresses many issues that are en vogue at the moment. It relates social policy studies to other fields such as global governance and development studies and thus opens up new discussions in the subject area′ - Dr Antje Vetterlein, University of Oxford Global Social Policy and Governance offers an authoritative understanding of the way social policies at national and supra-national level are shaped in the context of globalisation. The book: " evaluates national social policies advanced by international organisations. " examines policies addressing global social redistribution, regulation and rights. " highlights the roles of global actors, including INGOs, consultants, think tanks, task forces and global policy advocacy coalitions. " explores the political obstacles to reforms in global social governance, " outlines the growing importance of global social movements. " presents arguments for more effective global and regional social policies. " is illustrated by case studies, further reading sections and a glossary. Global Social Policy and Governance will be an essential text for students of social policy, development studies and international relations. It will also be invaluable reading for those shaping social policies in international organisations and those in social movements seeking to influence them. Bob Deacon is Professor of International Social Policy at the University of Sheffield.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1848604637
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
`This primer on the global politics of social policy ... is essential reading for students as well as others seriously interested in improving the human condition. Nuanced and critical, Deacon′s book offers a much needed and constructive guide to the complex supra-national debates over rights, regulation and redistribution impinging on social welfare all over the world′ - Jomo K.S., United Nations Assistant, Secretary-General for Economic Development `This book is very timely and addresses many issues that are en vogue at the moment. It relates social policy studies to other fields such as global governance and development studies and thus opens up new discussions in the subject area′ - Dr Antje Vetterlein, University of Oxford Global Social Policy and Governance offers an authoritative understanding of the way social policies at national and supra-national level are shaped in the context of globalisation. The book: " evaluates national social policies advanced by international organisations. " examines policies addressing global social redistribution, regulation and rights. " highlights the roles of global actors, including INGOs, consultants, think tanks, task forces and global policy advocacy coalitions. " explores the political obstacles to reforms in global social governance, " outlines the growing importance of global social movements. " presents arguments for more effective global and regional social policies. " is illustrated by case studies, further reading sections and a glossary. Global Social Policy and Governance will be an essential text for students of social policy, development studies and international relations. It will also be invaluable reading for those shaping social policies in international organisations and those in social movements seeking to influence them. Bob Deacon is Professor of International Social Policy at the University of Sheffield.
Flat World, Big Gaps
Author: United Nations
Publisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781842778340
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This publication sets out an empirical analysis of the impact of economic liberalisation and globalisation on inequality, poverty and development, including recent trends in economic growth, income distribution and global inequalities, and the comparative experiences of countries that have pursued different economic policies.
Publisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781842778340
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This publication sets out an empirical analysis of the impact of economic liberalisation and globalisation on inequality, poverty and development, including recent trends in economic growth, income distribution and global inequalities, and the comparative experiences of countries that have pursued different economic policies.
The Social Summit
Author: United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action adopted in 1995 at the World Summit for Social Development marked a defining moment in how the world addressed the key challenge of building "a society for all". Ten Years later, Governments, United Nations bodies, and representatives of civil society gathered in New York to assess progress toward the three core issues of the Social Summit: poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and social integration. This book includes the main documents from the 10-year review held in February 2005.
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action adopted in 1995 at the World Summit for Social Development marked a defining moment in how the world addressed the key challenge of building "a society for all". Ten Years later, Governments, United Nations bodies, and representatives of civil society gathered in New York to assess progress toward the three core issues of the Social Summit: poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and social integration. This book includes the main documents from the 10-year review held in February 2005.
The Inequality Predicament Report on the World Social Situration 2005
Author: United Nations
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885596
Category : Equality
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885596
Category : Equality
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Global Civil Society 2004/5
Author: Helmut K Anheier
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781412903073
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Contains a wealth of detail on globalization, people's values and attitudes, governance and civil liberties, plus a chronology of the conferences, campaigns and protests that are the sinews of global civil society.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781412903073
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Contains a wealth of detail on globalization, people's values and attitudes, governance and civil liberties, plus a chronology of the conferences, campaigns and protests that are the sinews of global civil society.
Policy Matters
Author: Jose Antonio Ocampo
Publisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781842778364
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
In 2000, UN member states pledged to halve world poverty by 2015, among other Millennium Development Goals (MDG's). But progress has been elusive since. The chapters in this volume address disparate problems in achieving the UN Development Agenda, from the complex effects of trade and financial liberalisation to the realities of development aid, itself a central pillar of the MDGs. The unifying theme is one of economic and social integration, and an emphasis on long-term strategic investments in education, health and infrastructure.
Publisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781842778364
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
In 2000, UN member states pledged to halve world poverty by 2015, among other Millennium Development Goals (MDG's). But progress has been elusive since. The chapters in this volume address disparate problems in achieving the UN Development Agenda, from the complex effects of trade and financial liberalisation to the realities of development aid, itself a central pillar of the MDGs. The unifying theme is one of economic and social integration, and an emphasis on long-term strategic investments in education, health and infrastructure.
United Nations Documents Index
Author: Dag Hammarskjöld Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Social Justice in an Open World
Author:
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The International Forum for Social Development was a 3 year project undertaken by the United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs between 2001 and 2004 to promote international cooperation for social development and supporting developing countries and social groups not benefiting from the globalization process. This publication provides an overview and interpretation of the discussions and debates that occurred at the four meetings of the Forum for Social Development held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, within the framework of the implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development.
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The International Forum for Social Development was a 3 year project undertaken by the United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs between 2001 and 2004 to promote international cooperation for social development and supporting developing countries and social groups not benefiting from the globalization process. This publication provides an overview and interpretation of the discussions and debates that occurred at the four meetings of the Forum for Social Development held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, within the framework of the implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development.
Global Civil Society 2005/6
Author: Helmut K Anheier
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781412911931
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
The Global Civil Society Yearbook is the standard work on all aspects of contemporary global civil society for activists, practitioners, students and academics alike.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781412911931
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
The Global Civil Society Yearbook is the standard work on all aspects of contemporary global civil society for activists, practitioners, students and academics alike.
The Inequality Predicament
Author: United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN: 9789211302431
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Eighty per cent of the world's gross domestic product belongs to the 1 billion people living in the developed world; the remaining 20 per cent is shared by the 5 billion people living in developing countries. Failure to address this inequality predicament will ensure that social justice and better living conditions for all people remain elusive, and that communities, countries and regions remain vulnerable to social, political and economic upheaval. This report traces trends and patterns in economic and non-economic aspects of inequality and examines their causes and consequences. It focuses on the traditional aspects of inequality, such as the distribution of income and wealth, as well as inequalities in health, education, and opportunities for social and political participation. The report also analyses the impact of structural adjustment, market reforms, globalization and privatization on economic and social indicators. The Report identifies four areas of particular importance. First, worldwide asymmetries deriving from globalization need to be redressed. Second, the goal of reducing inequality must be explicitly incorporated in policies and programmes aimed at poverty reduction. Third, priority must be given to expanding and improving opportunities for employment. Finally, social integration and cohesion must be promoted as key to development, peace and security.
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN: 9789211302431
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Eighty per cent of the world's gross domestic product belongs to the 1 billion people living in the developed world; the remaining 20 per cent is shared by the 5 billion people living in developing countries. Failure to address this inequality predicament will ensure that social justice and better living conditions for all people remain elusive, and that communities, countries and regions remain vulnerable to social, political and economic upheaval. This report traces trends and patterns in economic and non-economic aspects of inequality and examines their causes and consequences. It focuses on the traditional aspects of inequality, such as the distribution of income and wealth, as well as inequalities in health, education, and opportunities for social and political participation. The report also analyses the impact of structural adjustment, market reforms, globalization and privatization on economic and social indicators. The Report identifies four areas of particular importance. First, worldwide asymmetries deriving from globalization need to be redressed. Second, the goal of reducing inequality must be explicitly incorporated in policies and programmes aimed at poverty reduction. Third, priority must be given to expanding and improving opportunities for employment. Finally, social integration and cohesion must be promoted as key to development, peace and security.