This Handbook highlights the compass of development from a broad policy context. It has put together several essays on development policy from scholarly and practical angles on a range of development sectors - economic, social, political, technological and environmental. The research presented in the various chapters provides critical analyses of complex and often perplexing issues relating to the areas focused on. Collectively, these evaluate policies and their implications for development, provide insights into the dynamics of the policy process, consider an assortment of specific policy issues and, overall, cover the field’s expansive nature. This book highlights the importance of the strategic role inclusive policies play in realizing the objectives of development, such as the Sustainable Development Goals. Snapshot of each chapter has been included.