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    State reconstruction in Zimbabwe: seminar report

    Centre for Conflict Resolution, University of Cape Town (UCT), 2011
    The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Cape Town, South Africa hosted a policy advisory group seminar Siavonga, in Zambia, June 2011 on the theme “State Reconstruction in Zimbabwe”.
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    Measuring top incomes and inequality in the Middle East: data limitations and illustration with the case of Egypt

    Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014
    It has been noted that high inequality might have contributed to the Arab spring revolt movement. Some studies have argued however that measured inequality in Middle East countries is not particularly large by international standards, and that popular discontent mostly reflects the perceived level of inequality, and the perceived (un)fairness of the distribution.
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    Wage differential between urban and rural palestine: the shadow of Palestinian- Israeli conflict

    Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014
    According to Oslo peace accords, signed between Israel and PLO in 1993, The West Bank has been divided into three distinct areas; A, B, and C. Area C is economically important to Palestinians.The fertility of its agricultural land and the availability of aquifers are vital to serve the basic food needs of Palestinians. Area C is also vital in terms of natural resources.
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    Too young to wed: the growing problem of child marriage among Syrian girls in Jordan

    International Save the Children Alliance, 2014
    War in Syria has killed more than 10,000 children. More than 1 million more have fled the country in fear, while millions more remain displaced inside the country. This briefing looks at another disturbing but less publicised impact of the crisis: the increase inthe numbers of girls who have been forced to marry.
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    Global AgeWatch Index 2014: insight report

    HelpAge International, 2014
    The Global AgeWatch Index has been created because of the overall lack of information on ageing combined with poor understanding of the effects of ageing on exclusion and marginalisation in services such as health care, education, training and pension provision.
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    International development: ideas, experience, and prospects

    Development Ideas, 2014
    Thinking on development informs and inspires the actions of people, organizations, and states in their continuous effort to invent a better world. Produced by Devlopment Ideas and published by IDRC, this volume examines the ideas behind development: their origins, how they have changed and spread over time, and how they may evolve over the coming decades.
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    Children’s agency in responding to shocks and adverse events in Ethiopia

    Young Lives, 2014
    Even if shock is a routine part of the existence of many children, poorer children are disproportionately affected and experience slightly different and greater impact. 
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    Revamping artisanal gold mining in Zimbabwe to catalyse poverty reduction

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    This briefing discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by theartisanal (small-scale) gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. It reflects on the measures needed to promote artisanal miners’ contribution to sustainable development, economic growth and poverty alleviation.
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    Youth vulnerabilities in life course transitions

    United Nations Development Programme, 2014
    Approximately 85 percent of all youth aged 15 to 24 live in the developing world, and in general young people experience a greater burden of risk in developing rather than in high-income countries.
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    Rapid desk-based evidence search to support a business case for support to Afghanistan’s transport, energy and water infrastructure sectors

    Evidence on Demand, 2013
    This HelpDesk Report gives an overview on the evidence to found to support a business case for supporting Afghanistan’s water, transport and energy infrastructure sectors. The report contains:

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