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by Kenneth A. Loparo (Author)
Frannie Léautier presents a synthesis and interpretation of academic research in multiple disciplines and integrates it into a practical approach that is readily useable by leaders in government, corporations, and civil society, as well as those interested in development. Readers will profit from invaluable materials and insights with practical applications in the areas of:
- Tectonic shifts and implications for decisions in a variety of contexts
- Patterns of change in the global economy and implications for decision-making at local and national levels
- Dynamics of change shaping parameters around important decisions
- Complexity and its implications for decision-making
- Risks deriving from globalization and implications for policy responses
- Governance and its special role in leadership particularly in crisis situations
The concepts and approaches in the book bring genuine examples from a variety of industries, firms, governments, and geographies. Approaches are directly applicable to development finance, infrastructure, health, and agriculture.
Author Biography
Frannie Léautier is Managing Partner of Mkoba Fund and Distinguished Professor at Sciences Po in Paris, France. Previously she was Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation and Vice President at the World Bank. Author of several books, including Cities in a Globalizing World: Governance, Performance, and Sustainability (2006), she serves prestigious boards, is one of 100 most influential people in Africa, and holds the title of Queen of Development.
