Perspective s on global development 2012 : social cohesion in a shifting world.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social integration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 p.)

Place of Publication:

[Paris] : OECD, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Shifting wealth" - a process that started in the 1990s and took off in the 2000s - has led to a completely new geography of growth driven by the economic rise of large developing countries, in particular China and India. The resulting re-configuration of the global economy will shape the political, economic and social agendas of international development as those of the converging and poor countries for the years to come. This report analyses the impact of "Shifting wealth" on social cohesion, largely focusing on high-growth converging countries. A "cohesive" society works towards the well-be

Contents:

pt. 1. Opportunities and challenges for social cohesion

pt. 2. Building a policy agenda for social cohesion in times of shifting wealth.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

92-64-11315-0

OCLC:

778434316