The Influence of the World Bank on National Housing and Urban Policies The Case of Mexico and Argentina During the 1990's |
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| Author:
| Zanetta, Cecilia |
| Series title: | Ashgate Economic Geography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-3491-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2004 |
| Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $140.00 |
Book Description:
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Examining the urban agenda promoted by the World Bank in Latin America during the 1990s, this volume compares how it has influenced the urban and housing sector policies in Argentina and Mexico. It contrasts the experiences of Argentina and Mexico in terms of their overall approaches towards reform, urban and housing policies and the World Bank's portfolio of urban development operations financed in each country.
Examining the urban agenda promoted by the World Bank in Latin America during the 1990s, this volume compares how it has influenced the urban and housing sector policies in Argentina and Mexico. It contrasts the experiences of Argentina and Mexico in terms of their overall approaches towards reform, urban and housing policies and the World Bank's portfolio of urban development operations financed in each country.