1 817J - Planning, Participation, and Consensus Building for Sustainable Development

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines the political economy of development planning and implementation, with a focus on developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Assesses the concept of sustainable development and its application in planning processes. Asks when and how stakeholder participation, negotiation and consensus building help or hinder attempts to promote sustainability. Emphasis on integration of theory and practice, using local, sectoral, national and global cases.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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