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Project code: 5-12-106


DEVELOPMENT THEORIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES


Main researcher: ŠVOB-ŠOKIĘ, NADA (48821)


Assistants
Type of research: basic
Duration from: 03/01/91. to 03/01/96.
Papers on project (total): 45
Institution name: Institut za razvoj i mešunarodne odnose, Zagreb (17)
Communication
Phone: 385 (01) 45 54 522
Fax: 385 (01) 444-059
E-mail: nada@mairmo.irmo.hr
Summary: This research is devoted to the systematization of development theories in the second half of 20th century. Relationships between various development theories are analyzed, and the theoretical value of development studies is assessed.Development processes in the contemporary world are polycentric and transferable. They are analyzed on the global level, following the theory of the world system. Dominant developmental tendencies in the contemporary world are traced: the induced development, the endogenous development, the alternative models of development and the sustainable development. Character and limitations of the induced development are studied in the developing countries. Elements of endogenous development and perspectives of endogenization of development are studied in the newly industrialized countries. Experiences of the alternative models of development are researched through transition processes and the international position of the ex-socialist countries, particularly the new independent European states. Concept of sustainable development is rooted in four main areas: ecology and environmental protection; economic growth; demography and health; intercultural communication and democratic social change. Development processes are no longer initiated or controlled by particular countries, which leads to analyses of contemporary multilateralism, regionalism and bilateralism. The research is directed to the contemporary regional cooperation, e.g. among the Mediterranean or Central European countries, where new types of cooperative development may emerge. The analysis takes account of all such tendencies, stressing the interest in the new European states, including the study of the international position of Croatia.

Keywords: development, development theory, transformation, transition, democratization, new European states, multilateralism, regionalism, intercultural communication, international relations

Research goals: The main aim of the project is the establishment of a systematized insight into the contemporary development theories and types of development dominating in the contemporary world. Development studies are a new specialization within social sciences, and the establishment of development studies in Croatia represents a new area of thinking and research. The aims include an identification of elements that might influence the development strategies and policies. The contemporary development models are of the global character, and the comparison among development research in different domains is necessary. One of the aims is the spread of knowledge on different development models and possibilities. The achieved results help a more systematized thinking about the development of Croatia and the scientific evaluation of the global and European environment for the transition of Croatian society. This project enabled a full complementarity of development studies in IRMO, Zagreb and in a number of development research institutes all over Europe ( Geneva, Dublin, Bergen, Berlin, Paris,Budapest, Waszaw). A contribution to development research thinking in Europe has also been achieved through the involvement in discussions and publishing on development and transition studies in Europe. The knowledge gained may serve as a basis for the establishment of development and transformation studies as a specialized field of research and education on Croatian universities, i.e. on economic,sociological and other chairs and faculties.

COOPERATION - PROJECTS


  1. Name of project: > IMPACT OF THE NEW EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ON THE STRUCTURE AND TRANSFORMATION OF WORLD SOCIETY
    Name of institution: STIFTUNG WELTGESELLSCHAFT/WORLD SOCIETY FOUNDATION
    City: ZšRICH, SWITZERLAND

COOPERATION - INSTITUTIONS


  1. Name of institution: EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTES - EADI
    Type of institution: International organization
    Type of cooperation: Systematic exchange of information
    City: GENEVE, SWITZERLAND

  2. Name of institution: INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - IFSSO
    Type of institution: International organization
    Type of cooperation: Systematic exchange of information
    City: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
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