Argues that Communication for Development is a creative way of thinking that can permeate the overall approach to any development initiative. This work draws on the stories of individual project leaders who have championed development for communication, and uses a range of situations to show the different possibilities in various contexts.
Tracing the intellectual and political origins of the Washington Consensus in Latin America, this work assesses its impact on democracy and economic development, and discusses whether the emergence of a variety of left-wing governments in the region represents a clear break with the politics and policies of the Washington Consensus.