Development Planning in Developing Countries: Theory & Practice (PLAN7612)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Assessment methods
Assignments
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Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course is concerned with the challenges facing development planning in the global South, focusing on understanding the main problems in cities. It aims to enhance student's understanding of the current debate on development planning and the relationship between theory and practice. In so doing the course addresses the role of institutions, practitioners and communities in bringing about sustainable and positive change. The course will borrow from and build upon the experience of development planning in the global South based on case studies discussing interventions to more effectively deal with poverty, inequality, urban growth and transport problems, among others.