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Reading a development plan
Read a development plan through its objectives, resources and institutional responsibilities. This lesson introduces the questions needed to connect long-term direction with…
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Foundations for study
These readings introduce the relationship between development planning, public economy, market activity and public services. Each lesson defines its question, explains the relevant concepts and proposes a way to examine the original material. Use the policy pages to see how the same questions enter proposals for Switzerland.
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Public economy and market activity
Public ownership, public finance, management and market activity describe different relationships. This lesson explains why the distinctions matter when assessing investment,…
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Development outcomes and public services
A service’s value depends on whether people can use it when they need it. This lesson examines how staffing, finance, local provision and coordination connect economic development…
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