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The failure of the previous regional development policies, particularly the limited spillover effects, has encouraged a more integrated approach, to suit the characteristics and the needs of the developing countries based on agriculture. In connection with this, one of the integrated approaches known as the Traditional Village Development Approach is stressed for the regional development in Malaysia...
The study of power relationships in urban planning has tended to focus on a narrow definition of power rather than using power as the central concept in the explanation of decision-making process and formulation of planning policies. Even though very few studies of local government councillors are available there is little doubt that more is known about the roles, values and attitudes of elected members...
This study examines the process of restructuring taking place in metropolitan cities in India. The opening up of the Indian economy since 1991 has brought much change in large cities. Both local and global agencies have played a role but with considerable variation in different states of the country. Taking the case of Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kolkata (West Bengal), the objective of this paper is...
In South Africa, the challenges of economic growth, job creation and effective service delivery are regarded as key to the long-term development of the country. The provision of basic environmental health services is acknowledged as an important factor impacting on the quality of living environments and the health of communities. This paper outlines the environmental health challenges faced by local...
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