Managing Development: Future Directions

Development management has come of age. From its earlier postwar form, it has transitioned through trials and experimentations to become a vital governmental endeavor in the developing world. The management of development entails dealing with a wide range of ideas, negotiations, actions, consequences, and outcomes. The history of most developing nations is rooted in colonialism, and the character of postcolonial states was strongly influenced by it. The future of development management is also likely to be influenced by a redefinition of relationships among the prominent actors. Research in development, in general, and development management, in particular, is an exciting and productive enterprise and its popularity is gaining everywhere. Most of what is available on the Internet are in the public domain and can be openly accessed, while some sources can be restricted and subject to payment or authorization.