Endogenous Regional Policy and Development Planning in Ghana

This book examines regional development and planning in a poor administrative region of Ghana, assessing the effectiveness of programs and projects aimed at reducing poverty, disadvantage, and deprivation. It analyzes the local context, influencing factors, and the impact of policy interventions on social and economic development. It proposes policies to address LED, urban regeneration, housing regeneration, and regional sustainability in the developing world.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 328 pages
\n Publication date: 25 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the realm of regional development and planning in a disadvantaged administrative region of Ghana, undertaking a rigorous assessment of the effectiveness of the programs and projects implemented to alleviate poverty, disadvantage, and deprivation. The author meticulously analyzes the local context, encompassing institutions, planning legislation, broad external (exogenous) and internal (endogenous) influencing factors, and forces. This analysis serves as a foundation for evaluating the impact of regional policy interventions aimed at social and economic development. By employing applied planning principles, the book offers insightful policies to address the multifaceted challenges of Local Economic Development (LED), urban regeneration and conservation, housing regeneration, and regional sustainability in developing regions worldwide.

This book holds immense appeal to students, scholars, policy-makers, and regional planning practitioners engaged in urban and regional development and planning, geography, and African Studies. Its in-depth exploration of the complexities and challenges faced by disadvantaged regions provides valuable insights and practical solutions for promoting sustainable growth and prosperity.

\n Weight: 672g\n
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367370411\n \n