Rethinking Development: Ideas, Institutions, and Impact in a Changing World
About Dr. Kumaraswamy. C
- Dr. Kumaraswamy. C is presently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social work, Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Acharya Deemed University, Bengaluru – 560107.
- He secured first rank with gold medal from the University of Mysore.
- Awarded PhD in Empowerment of rural women, and he has worked for the past 36 years in the development sector by implementing various projects with state and Central Government (GoI), of national and international NGOs NABARD, UNICEF, UNDP, Industries and CSR projects in Corporate sector.
- So far, published 23 articles and 12 books in Social work profession and Human Resource Management.
- With the experience of organizational Development and teaching of the subject of Organizational Behaviour and Organizational Development to the MSW and MBA students, published this book.
- Also, involved as professional trainer in Capacity Building programs on various topics in development sector.
Chapters List
Part I: Rethinking Foundations
- The Role of Cultural Narratives in Shaping Economic Behavior
How stories, beliefs, and social myths influence consumption, saving, investment, and trust. - Online first: Decolonizing Education Systems for Inclusive Development
From colonial legacies to culturally responsive pedagogy. - Online first: Women in Leadership: Rethinking Gender and Power Structures
Power, representation, and institutional bias. - Institutional Trust and Governance in Emerging Democracies
Transparency, participation, and legitimacy.
Part II: Agents of Change and Innovation
- Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals
Innovation for impact—balancing market logic with social good. - Language, Identity, and Social Mobility in Multilingual Societies
Access, marginalization, and the politics of language. - Online first: Digital Inclusion and the Development Divide
Tech access, digital literacy, and infrastructure gaps. - Online first: Human Rights and Development: A Legal-Philosophical Perspective
Universalism vs. relativism, and the ethics of progress.
Part III: Alternative Models of Development
- The Informal Economy: Understanding Localized Development Models
Legitimacy, adaptability, and community economics. - Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Environmental Ethics
Ecocentrism, stewardship, and resilience. - Media and Development: The Role of Communication in Social Change
Framing, agenda-setting, and counter-narratives. - Workplace Diversity and Organizational Development
Equity, inclusion, and institutional performance.
Part IV: Borders, Crises, and Futures
- Migration, Remittances, and the Reconfiguration of Home Economies
Diasporas, financial flows, and transnational ties. - Online first: Post-Pandemic Development Priorities: A Multidisciplinary Outlook
What COVID-19 revealed—and what must change.