- Using art in development
- N. Dinesh / Theatre of the Oppressed, 2005
- This paper discusses the conflict in northern Uganda. It particularly looks at the role of ‘theatre for development’ (TFD) - a concept aimed at using music, dance and drama as a means of passing on social messages and gene...
- Developing global institutional order
- H. Siebert / Kiel Institute of World Economics/Institut für Weltwirtschaft, 2007
- This paper analyses how international rules are established and stabilised - how an international institutional order develops. It looks at mechanisms that stabilise rule systems, at bargaining procedures for cooperation gains, disput...
- Could the traditional Hima system of resource tenure help address modern development and conservation challenges?
- K. Hala; A. Serhal; O. Llewlyn / International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (World Conservation Union), 2007
- The Hima is a traditional system of resource tenure that has been practiced for more than 1400 years in the Arabian Peninsular. With the numerous deteriorations that came and halted advancement in the Arab world, and at times for diff...
- How to decentralise in the age of glocalisation?
- C. K. Sharma / Munich Personal RePEc Archive, 2008
- The simultaneous operation of forces of globalisation and localisation which is being described as the process of glocalization, calls for fresh perspectives on decentralisation. This paper is an attempt at this. It says decentralizat...
- Competition, diplomacy and governance in the Caribbean
- A. Payne; P. Sutton / Centre for International Governance Innovation, 2007
- Under the backdrop of the Commonwealth Caribbean moving toward a new technocratic model of development to reposition itself within the global economy, this paper examines three key policy agendas that have emerged to drive, guide and ...
- Can China improve rural public services and reverse the trend of inequality?
- C. Wong / Oxford University Library, 2008
- This paper addresses the new turn in China‘s development paradigm and assesses its prospects, focusing particularly on whether the government will be able to improve rural public services, and reverse the trend of growing inequa...
- Is China on the verge of political change?
- C. Li / Brookings Institution, 2008
- In today’s increasingly interconnected global environment, this paper looks at the Chinese political landscape and the possibility of a shift away from the communist system, and towards significant political change. T...
- Chinese power poses opportunities and dangers for development
- J. Henderson / World Institute for Development Economics Research (WIDER), 2008
- China is beginning to reshape the world, presaging a new phase of globalisation: a ‘global-Asian era’. This new era is likely to be distinct from any of the earlier phases of globalisation and China’s global footprin...
- Is China a dominant influence in Africa?
- H. Besada; Y. Wang; J. Whalley / Open University Asian Drivers Programme, 2008
- Under the backdrop of China’s increasing trade with Africa, this paper evaluates claims that China is now a dominant influence in Africa and assess what factors underlay this phenomenon. The authors suggest that whil...
- The G8 and implementation of the UNDRIP
- V. Tauli-Corpuz / Tebtebba Foundation, Phillippines, 2008
- This paper discusses the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The paper was presented at a summit in Japan and pays particular attention to the G8 and the role they can play. I...
- Impact of globalisation on indigenous Latin America
- B. Bell; J. Houghton / Global Policy Forum, 2004
- This paper addresses the impact of recent globalisation trends on indigenous Latin America. It particularly focuses on the effects on autonomy, control over natural resources, and displacement. The authors argue that globa...
- FDI led by liberalisation is not achieving desired outcomes
- K. Gallagher; K. López / Global Development and Environment Institute, Tufts University, 2008
- According to a report by the Working Group on Development and Environment in the Americas the impact of foreign investment liberalisation in Latin America shows that, with some exceptions, foreign investment has fallen far short of st...
- Is European-East Asian intercultural dialogue possible?
- A. Rothacher / Asia Europe Journal, 2007
- This article inquires whether genuine intercultural dialogue is feasible between Europe and East Asia, and if so, in which subject areas this could be done productively. It also examines the underlying value patterns which are grounde...
- The potential benefits to Africa of Chinese investment
- C. Oya / Centre for Development Policy and Research, SOAS, 2008
- By the end of 2007, the Chinese Import-Export Bank had approved a total of US$ 23.9 bn in loans to Africa. Western donors have expressed significant concerns about China's growing influence Africa. This paper suggests that A...
- What future direction for NATO?
- S. Koschut; R. Henning / German Council on Foreign Relations, 2008
- Under the backdrop of the Bucharest summit initially dubbed as the “enlargement summit”, this paper looks at the opportunities and implications on NATO expansion. It particularly focuses on the uncertainties about the orga...
- Why does China not conform to human rights norms?
- S. Sitaraman / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, 2008
- This article examines why China is wary of international human rights law and why it has difficulties complying with international human rights norms. It particularly focuses on establishing why the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is ...
- Food industry restructuring at the national level: evidence from eight country case studies
- T. Reardon; J. Huang / Sustainable Markets Group, IIED, 2008
- Rapid changes are taking place in the structure and governance of national and regional agrifood markets in developing countries, affecting the agricultural sector's ability to contribute to economic growth, poverty reduction and sust...
- Potential for agricultural trade opportunities through preferential trade agreements in Asia
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, 2007
- This publication brings together papers prepared for the “Regional Agricultural Trade Liberalization” project, which was implemented by the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT) researchers between M...
- Will ASEAN-India ties promote a more integrated East-Asia community?
- L Henry / Centre de Sciences Humaines, New Delhi, 2007
- This paper focuses on the trade and economic arrangements between India and South East Asia (SEA) region in the context of globalisation. It argues that the association between India and South-East Asia, in particular ASEAN and its me...
- The socio-political impact of delayed marriage for Middle Eastern youths
- D. Singerman / Middle East Youth Initiative, 2007
- Demographic transition in the Middle East and North African region has led to what has been termed a ‘youth bulge’, with over 50% of the population being under 25. With co-habitation legally and culturally unacceptabl...
- Stability: International Journal of Security & Development
- Stability: International Journal of Security & Development is an open-access journal. It publishes research quickly and free of charge aiming to have a maximal impact upon policy and practice communities. Despite the allocation of significant policy attention and financial resources to a perceived relationship between development assistance, security and stability, a solid evidence...
- Africa Progress Panel
- The Africa Progress Panel consists of a group of individuals who lend their time to track and encourage progress in Africa, and to underscore shared responsibility between African leaders and their international partners for sustaining it. A Geneva-based Secretariat supports the Panel in three main areas: research and policy; advocacy and communication; and preparation of APP core produ...
- World Resources Report (WRR)
- The World Resources Report (WRR) provides policymakers around the world government, civil society, and business with analysis and insight about major environmental and development issues. It is the product of a 20-year partnership among the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the World Resources Institute.
- IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH)
- IDH accelerates and upscales sustainable trade by building impact oriented coalitions of front running multinationals, civil society organisations, governments and other stakeholders. Through convening public and private interests, strengths and knowledge, IDH programs help make sustainability the new norm and deliver impact on Millennium Development Goals 1, 7 and 8.
- The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
- The Finnish Institute of International Affairs is a research institute that produces high quality, topical information on international relations and the EU.
- Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIF)
- The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) is a political science research centre.
- ephemera
- ephemera is an independent journal, supported by the School of Business and Management, Queen Mary, University of London.
- Economics Web Institute
- Institute focusing on economics and management
- The Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute (GISPRI)
- Japanese research organisation in a global context
- United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
- Multidisciplinary research institute on development economics
