The lecture will present central theories and controversies of development research, as well as strategies of development cooperation. We will start with sessions which introduce to the contested concepts of development and development cooperation. In a second step we will discuss selected factors behind developmental success/failure, and the corresponding strategies. The practices of development will be analysed through specific case studies but also a critical perspective on the development system.
Students will deepen their knowledge about different development concepts and strategies with often conflicting assumptions and strategic recommendations. Students will thus learn to critically reflect theoretical approaches regarding their applicability and explore them for the design of own research projects. Students are encouraged to critically reflect preconditions and realistic expectations of international development policies. |
