| ID | 144279 |
| Title Proper | Theory and practice of labour-centred development |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Selwyn, Benjamin |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article outlines the theory and practice of labour-centred development (LCD). Much development thinking is elitist, positing states and corporations as primary agents in the development process. This article argues, by contrast, that collective actions by labouring classes can generate tangible developmental gains and therefore that, under certain circumstances, they can be considered primary development actors. Examples of LCD discussed here include shack-dwellers’ movements in South Africa, the landless labourers’ movement in Brazil, unemployed workers’ movements in Argentina and large-scale collective actions by formal sector workers across East Asia. The article also considers future prospects for LCD. |
| `In' analytical Note | Third World Quarterly Vol. 37, No.6; Jun 2016: p.1035-1052 |
| Journal Source | Third World Quarterly Vol: 37 No 6 |
| Key Words | Brazil ; East Asia ; South Africa ; Argentina ; Labour-Centred Development ; Labouring Classes |