Ever wondered how to take the normative strength of the capability approach from the realm of ideas to the reality of policymaking and practice?

This new edited collection includes case studies from the Global North and the Global South indicating how the capability approach can be applied and what challenges are encountered in these applications. The book also provides useful insights into how these challenges can be overcome.

It is a must read for all those wishing to apply the capability approach on poverty, children, environment, macro-economic policy and national policymaking.