Resources

A direct examination of why hunger continues despite decades of aid, and why lasting development must begin with farmers, productive capacity and local realities.

An examination of the causes of world poverty and development, questioning the policies and institutions intended to address them.

A warning about the political, economic and agricultural failures threatening the world's ability to feed a growing population.

A study of hunger and crisis in Africa, and the failure of wealthier countries and international institutions to respond effectively.

A journey through Africa that revisits places Theroux knew as a Peace Corps volunteer and asks what decades of outside aid have changed.

A landmark account of development as the expansion of people's freedoms and capabilities, rather than economic growth alone.

A foundational challenge to development professionals to put the knowledge, priorities and realities of poorer and marginalised people first.