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The focus of the 1980s was economic adjustment; in the 1990s, it's social policy reform. Governments are realizing that without effective social policies, the equality and growth of a society are compromised. In Social Policy in a Global Society, international experts examine common social policy issues of Canada and Latin American countries. Discussing relevant experiences and lessons learned, they identify areas for future research, training and information that may lead to more effective and equitable social policies and programs

L'ouvrage intitul Les politiques sociales transnationales porte prcisment sur l'influence accrue de programmes de nature internationale, ou transnationale, sur les politiques nationales en matire de dveloppement humain et social dans le monde entier. Dans ce contexte, il se penche sur les questions thiques, conomiques et politiques ainsi que sur les questions de dveloppement international connexes qui faonnent les politiques nationales des pays en dveloppement en matire de sant, d'ducation et d'emploi.

Transnational Social Policies specifically addresses the worldwide trend for national policies on human and social development to be increasingly influenced by agendas that are international, or "transnational," in nature. In doing so, the book examines the underlining international developmental, ethical, economic, and political issues shaping national policies in health, education, and employment in the developing world. This book's focus on the "transnational" character of the social policy debate makes it a truly unique and original contribution to the literature. It will appeal to the aca

Transnational Social Policies specifically addresses the worldwide trend for national policies on human and social development to be increasingly influenced by agendas that are international, or "transnational," in nature. In doing so, the book examines the underlining international developmental, ethical, economic, and political issues shaping national policies in health, education, and employment in the developing world. This book's focus on the "transnational" character of the social policy debate makes it a truly unique and original contribution to the literature. It will appeal to the acad.

Preface / Daniel A. Morales-Gómez -- Ch. 1. Introduction: the paradox of development / Necla Tschirgi -- Ch. 2. Ghana: social-policy reform in Africa / Ernest Aryeetey and Markus Goldstein -- Ch. 3. Chile: progress, problems, and prospects / Dagmar Raczynski -- Ch. 4. Canada: experience and lessons for the future / Terrance Hunsley -- Ch. 5. Conclusion: a research agenda for social-policy reform / Jennifer L. Moher -- Appendix 1: Acronyms and abbreviations -- Appendix 2: Contributing authors -- Bibliography

The 20th century has been a remarkable age of material advancement and sociopolitical transformation. In all parts of the world, people have witnessed profound changes in their conditions of life: infant mortality rates and adult illiteracy have dropped as dramatically as primary school enrollment and life expectancy have increased. Nevertheless, despite unprecedented material progress, basic education, health care, housing, and social protection remain insufficient for the majority of the world's population. In developed and developing countries alike, governments are re-evaluating their soci.