Education And Socio Economic Development

Taking a comparative and multidisciplinary approach, this textbook offers a non-technical introduction to the dynamics of socio-economic development and stagnation.

Why are poor countries poor and rich countries rich? How are wealth and poverty related to changes in nutrition, health, life expectancy, education, population growth and politics? This modern, non-technical 2005 introduction to development studies explores the dynamics of socio-economic development and stagnation in developing countries. Taking a quantitative and comparative approach to contemporary debates within their broader context, Szirmai examines historical, institutional, demographic, sociological, political and cultural factors. Key chapters focus on economic growth, technological change, industrialisation, agricultural development, and consider social dimensions such as population growth, health and education. Each chapter contains comparative statistics on trends from a sample of twenty-nine developing countries. This rich statistical database allows students to strengthen their understanding of comparative development experiences. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics the book is suited for use in inter-disciplinary development studies programmes as well as economics courses, and will also interest practitioners pursuing careers in developing countries.

Learning, teaching and doing research for more than four decades in both the developing and developed societies gave me a little bit insight into the problems and their possible solutions in some of the developing societies. To combat the socioeconomic and attitudinal complications in these societies, students, teachers, media, policymakers and civil society can play a key role if guided properly which is the main focus of this book. For students and researchers, the communication, generation and application of knowledge have been explained in the simplest possible words and various ways to optimize the utilization of the available resources and relevant issues have been highlighted. Coming back from developed societies to public sector institutions in developing countries and the consequent victimizations at the hands of the most qualified and experienced nation builders and authorities taught me a lot. These stories are now known to everyone and must be addressed by the quarters concerned to avoid further academic losses and the consequent hurdles in socioeconomic development. Instead of telling these stories, the younger generation should learn to push aside the muddy water and swim forward for a bright future. My experience demonstrates the ultimate failure of the evil minds and their tactics who tried their best to force me to do WHAT THE ROMANS NEVER DID. I succeeded in establishing a good research laboratory and training and mentoring of many students despite many hurdles. This proved that there are still some sincere people in these societies and if the young teachers and students work hard, they can achieve whatever they endeavor for. Work hard with honesty and sincerity and the future will be certainly yours. The problems of the developing societies are almost similar; therefore, an introduction to the socio-political and economic background of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa followed by its natural resources and possible utilization is given as a model in the last two chapters which may be useful for all those having similar potentials and issues. Prof. Yaseen Iqbal, C.Eng., FInstP (IOP, UK), PE (PEC) MSc (Physics), PhD (Eng. Materials, England) Chairman, Department of Physics, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Vocational skill development (VSD) has the capacity to contribute to poverty reduction because it serves as the key to job creation and inclusive growth. As developed nations have been faced with high youth and graduate unemployment rates, basic education and vocational skill development have become a priority of development cooperation activities. However, there is a realization that measures to improve skill training can only be successful if they are in harmony with employment and economic policies. Socio-Economic Perspectives on Vocational Skill Development: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of equipping individuals with relevant work skills and implementing effective skills systems that can lead to economic growth and high levels of productivity. While highlighting topics including human capital, professional development, and skill gaps, this book is ideally designed for managers, business professionals, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and management students seeking the current understanding of the strategic role of skill development at different levels of the socio-economic system.

The social and economic systems of any country are influenced by a range of factors including income and education. As such, it is vital to examine how these factors are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these countries. Socio-Economic Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a critical look at the process of social and economic transformation based on environmental and cultural factors including income, skills development, employment, and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, social change, and e-governance, this multi-volume book is designed for policymakers, practitioners, city-development planners, academicians, government officials, and graduate-level students interested in emerging perspectives on socio-economic development.

Introduces the learning region as a theory to explain how regional actors perform regional learning. This title presents a discussion of concepts such as regional networks and social capital. It focuses on learning between regional actors and the relations they have with one another and with other actors in their social context.

This open access book analyzes the main drivers that are influencing the dramatic evolution of work in Asia and the Pacific and identifies the implications for education and training in the region. It also assesses how education and training philosophies, curricula, and pedagogy can be reshaped to produce workers with the skills required to meet the emerging demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The book’s 40 articles cover a wide range of topics and reflect the diverse perspectives of the eminent policy makers, practitioners, and researchers who authored them. To maximize its potential impact, this Springer-Asian Development Bank co-publication has been made available as open access.

Developing economies around the world must balance fast growth with traditional values to achieve the greatest success. Issues related to rural innovation, knowledge management, and emerging technologies are at the forefront of every developing country’s concerns. Promoting Socio-Economic Development through Business Integration builds on available literature in the field of socio-economic development in developing countries, providing further research opportunities in this field. Research scholars, academics, policymakers, government officials, and more will find this book to be a crucial source of knowledge to their respective disciplines.