Managing Cities in Developing Countries: The Theory and Practice of Urban Manage

Description: Managing Cities in Developing Countries by Meine Pieter van Dijk Urban management is a relatively new topic, which has gained increasing importance due to a rise in urbanization and a wave of decentralization programs in recent decades. This innovative book is the first systematic treatment of the critical urban management issues facing developing countries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Urban management is a relatively new topic, which has gained increasing importance due to a rise in urbanization and a wave of decentralization programs in recent decades. This innovative book is the first systematic treatment of the critical urban management issues facing developing countries. The volume brings together a number of theoretical approaches and practical experiences in order to study the economic and financial aspects of urban management. The author argues that urban managers have to make their cities more competitive via the new opportunities provided by decentralization, and suggests that the formulation of a development strategy and the use of elements from new public management theory will improve urban governance and service delivery. In addition, emphasis is placed on the importance of involving different stakeholders, which will lead to an integrated analysis of urban problems and, therefore, integrated solutions. Related issues such as urban environmental sustainability and the role of modern information technology are also explored in detail. The book concludes with a review of the emerging new themes at the forefront of contemporary urban management studies.This important new volume will be an essential resource for students, scholars and practitioners with an interest in urban planning, development and management. Author Biography Meine Pieter van Dijk, Professor of Urban Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Professor of Economics, Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands Table of Contents Contents:ForewordPrefacePART I: OLD ISSUES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN URBAN MANAGEMENT1. Introduction2. New Opportunities for Urban ManagersPART II: THE NEED FOR THEORETICAL UNDERPINNING AND A DEFINITION OF URBAN MANAGEMENT3. A Theoretical Framework for Urban Management4. What is Urban Management?5. Methods and Tools for Urban ManagementPART III: EXAMPLES OF URBAN MANAGEMENT6. Improving Urban Service Delivery: Water Sector Reform in Ethiopia and its Impacts in Addis Ababa7. Urban Environmental Management in Cities in The Netherlands8. Financing Options for Urban Infrastructure in India9. The Use of Information Technology in Urban ManagementPART IV: CHINESE CASES IN URBAN MANAGEMENT10. Urban Employment Promotion, the Importance of Micro and Small Enterprises11. Urban Management in Nanjing and the Role of the IT Sector12. Competition Based on Successful Urban Management: Pearl River Delta Versus the Yangtze River DeltaPART V: NEW CHALLENGES AND EMERGING THEMES IN URBAN MANAGEMENT13. ConclusionsReferencesIndex Review Some of the most perplexing problems in developing countries today have their roots in the explosion of urban populations and the stresses and strains this state of affairs imposes on effective service provision. In this masterful book, Meine Pieter van Dijk provides a general framework for thinking about these problems, together with a strategic vision for resolving the predicaments that they engender.- Allen J. Scott, University of California, Los Angeles, USProfessor van Dijks book gives a much needed structure to this knowledge domain. His emphasis on institutions will help practitioners, students, teachers and trainers side step the traditional public-private sector stereotypes that are frequently still deeply embedded among professionals and public administrators in developing countries. His emphasis on decentralisation and the clarification of responsibilities between stakeholders and partners will help his readers find workable new solutions that may be quite unique to their local context.- Chris Webster, Cardiff University, UK Review Quote It is always a nice experience reading his [Meine Pieter van Dijks] works, including this book. This important addition to the existing literature comes at the right time. . . the book is a valuable guide to those interested in understanding the dynamics of urban management. Details ISBN1847207758 Pages 232 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Year 2008 ISBN-10 1847207758 ISBN-13 9781847207753 Format Paperback Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Subtitle The Theory and Practice of Urban Management Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 307.76091724 Illustrations Illustrations Short Title Managing Cities in Developing Countries Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9781847207753 Publication Date 2008-02-29 AU Release Date 2008-02-29 NZ Release Date 2008-02-29 UK Release Date 2008-02-29 Author Meine Pieter van Dijk Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161845566;

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