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In need of durable solutions: the revolving door of internal displacement in West Africa
Norwegian Refugee Council, 2006In line with the IDMC’s broader aim of giving a regional focus to its monitoring and advocacy on situations of internal displacement in some 50 countries worldwide, this report provides information and analysis on what is undoubtedly one of the world’s most significant regional displacement crises.DocumentArrears clearance: loan laundering and creditor co-responsibility
European Network on Debt and Development, 2006This paper explores how the international community currently deals with arrears clearance operations, in particular to the international financial institutions (IFIs). Currently, for all developing countries the total amount of external debt in arrears stood at US$130bn in 2003. The regions most in arrears difficulties are Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.DocumentMedical bills push people deeper into poverty
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006In some developing countries public health clinics charge patients for medical consultations. These medical fees, together with a loss of earnings due to ill health, have catastrophic consequences for families already living in poverty.DocumentLinking farmers to markets
Agricultural Support Systems Division, FAO, 2006This website/page presents a selection of brief case studies of ways in which small-scale farmers in developing countries have linked with markets, through their own efforts and with assistance from others.DocumentETFRN News 43/44: forests and conflicts
European Tropical Forest Research Network, 2006This newsletter highlights the theme of forests and conflict. While there is much international debate on security and governance issues, sustainable management of natural resources appears to receive inadequate attention.DocumentGoing around in circles? Nigeria's drug revolving fund
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006The Nigerian government set up a drug revolving fund in 1988 to guarantee a reliable supply of low cost generic drugs for primary health care centres. The scheme was to be self-funded whilst improving prescribing practices and increasing equitable access to services. How have these reforms affected the practice and performance of health workers?DocumentPrivate education is good for the poor: a study of private schools serving the poor in low-income countries
CATO Institute, Washington, 2005Can private education help meet the educational needs of poor children in low-income countries? Many observers believe that the private sector has little to offer in terms of reaching the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of "education for all" by 2015.DocumentCan a workshop change stigma?
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006Irrational fears and judgements, misinformation and traditional beliefs fuel stigma against people living with HIV and AIDS. Although policy change and advocacy are important for creating an environment free of stigma, individual behaviour change is equally important.DocumentHow can universities challenge gender discrimination?
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006In developing country universities women staff are under-represented in senior teaching and management positions. Enrolment of female undergraduates is increasing but far too few are studying science and technology subjects. Research and action are needed to identify the factors that slow or promote gender equity and identify examples of replicable good practice.