Entering the 21st century : World development report 1999/2000 / Yusuf, Shahid.

Globalization and localization – the integration of the world economy and the increasing demand for local autonomy – are two of the most important forces shaping development as we enter the 21st century. These forces will affect trade, capital flows, the global environment, decentralization, and urban development, and will require countries to seek a dynamic equilibrium at both international and subnational levels—cover page.

Content: Overview—Introduction : new directions in development thinking—Chapter 1. The changing world—Chapter 2. The world trading system : the road ahead—Chapter 3. Developing countries and the global financial system—Chapter 4. Protecting the global commons—Chapter 5. Decentralization : rethinking government—Chapter 6. Dynamic cities as engines of growth—Chapter 7. Making cities livable—Chapter 8. Case studies and recommendations—Boxes—Figures.