Development Theory

Development theory is a conglomeration of theories about how desirable change in society is best achieved. Such theories draw on a variety of social science disciplines and approaches.

Read more about Development Theory:  Modernization Theory, Structuralism, Dependency Theory, Basic Needs, Neoclassical Theory

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