International development isa dynamic, vibrant and complex field - both in terms of practices and inrelation to framing and concepts. This collection draws together leadingexperts from a range of disciplines, including development economics, geography,sociology, political science and international relations, to explore persistentproblems and emergent trends in international development. Building from anintroduction to key development theories, this Handbook proceeds to examine keydevelopment questions relating to the changing donor and aid landscape, thechanging role of citizens and the state in development, the role of new financeflows and privatization in development, the challenges and opportunities ofmigration and mobility, emerging issues of insecurity and concerns with peopletrafficking, the drugs trade and gang violence, the role of rights and activismin promoting democracy and development, the threats posed by and responses toglobal environmental change, and the role of technology and innovation inpromoting development.