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Con Pec 2002; 21:111-134
© 2002 Cambridge Political Economy Society

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Economic Development in the Shadow of the Consensus: A Strategic Decision-Making Approach

Roger Sugden and James R. Wilson

L'institute (Institute for Industrial Development Policy), Birmingham Business School, UK

Abstract

Founded on an interpretation that is rooted in localities and their communities, we offer a move from the inevitability of uneven development. Analysis of past and present theory is framed in terms of decision-making. It is argued that ‘external’ decisions may constrain localities in their development, while reflecting the agendas of outside agents, corporations and other organisations. A dual approach to development is suggested, that would work in the shadow of the Washington and/or post-Washington Consensus to build a learning process of democratic engagement, and move towards redressing the decision-making balance in favour of localities. Examples from South Africa and Nicaragua illustrate our arguments.


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