Ird 103 :Development Concepts And Applications Question Paper
Ird 103 :Development Concepts And Applications
Course:Development Concepts And Applications
Institution: Moi University question papers
Exam Year:2010
MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE COMMON COURSES
IRD 103: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL Questions in section A
And any TWO questions in section B
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
Q1. Citing relevant examples, critically examine the extent to which development is a diverse process. (20mks)
Q2. Discuss the way forward as articulated in the Lagos Plan of Action. To what extent does it sustain the attainment of millennium Development Goals in Africa by 2015? (20mks)
SECTION B: Answer any two questions
Q3. To what extent do you consider decentralized planning approach a panacea of Kenyan development process? Analyze the rationale for Constituency Development Funds (CDF) in Kenya’s decentralization process. (15mks)
Q4. Examine the extent to which Adam Smith’s theory of development can be used as a prescription in terms of policy formulation in enhancing development in transitional societies. (15mks)
Q5. Account for the persistent prevalence of poverty in developing countries. Explain measures that could be taken to alleviate poverty. (15mks)
Q6. Discuss the challenges facing regional cooperation as a development strategy for African countries and suggest measures to address such challenges. (15mks)
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