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Eldis Interactions: gender-based violence
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014What is gender-based violence (GBV) and what is meant by collective action? What approaches and initiatives have proven successful in tackling GBV? As part of the Eldis Interactions’ Empowerment for Women and Girls website, these questions are answered through this GBV-themed portal detailing research from a selection of African countries.DocumentEldis Interactions: gender-based violence
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014What is gender-based violence (GBV) and what is meant by collective action? What approaches and initiatives have proven successful in tackling GBV? As part of the Eldis Interactions’ Empowerment for Women and Girls website, these questions are answered through this GBV-themed portal detailing research from a selection of African countries.DocumentThe impact of foreign direct investment in Arab countries
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2013Since economic growth and the diversity of exports drive the development process, a natural question is how to boost them. This paper addresses the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth and export diversification in the Arab world.DocumentThe impact of migration on human capital in MENA
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2013The size of labour outflows in the MENA region makes it important to examine the consequences of emigration on economic development of the origin countries. This paper focuses in particular on the impact of emigration on human capital accumulation both for those left behind and for the migrants themselves.DocumentBeware of the echo: the impending return of demographic pressures in Egypt
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014For many years, Egypt experienced substantial demographic pressures on its education system and labour market. This paper discusses potential reasons for these increasing pressures, with a focus on the currently growing young adult population.DocumentWhy the unemployment rate is a misleading indicator of labor market health in Egypt
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014This paper argues that unemployment rate is a poor indicator of the cyclical performance of labour market, where it focuses attention on the plight of the well-off, not those who are the most vulnerable to poor labour market conditions.DocumentSexual Violence and Armed Conflict: Gender, Society, and the State
Wagadu, 2012Conflict-related sexual violence, once invisible due to patriarchal disregard for women’s experiences in war, has become a central focus for ending violence against women worldwide. This has far-reaching consequences in humanitarian and international criminal law.DocumentSexual Violence and Armed Conflict: Gender, Society, and the State
Wagadu, 2012Conflict-related sexual violence, once invisible due to patriarchal disregard for women’s experiences in war, has become a central focus for ending violence against women worldwide. This has far-reaching consequences in humanitarian and international criminal law.DocumentPeace and Security Council Report: Egypt's readmission to the AU
Institute for Security Studies, 2014This issue considers the recent decision to lift Egypt’s suspension from the AU. As Libya comes back onto the AU’s agenda, the challenges confronting the PSC in this volatile country are reviewed. Insights are provided on the PSC’s role in post-conflict reconstruction and development, as well as cooperation between the PSC and the UN Security Council.DocumentSuccess factors for women's and children's health: Policy and programme highlights from 10 fast-track cuontries
The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, 2014There have been substantial achievements towards MDGs 4 and 5 (to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health) from 1990 (the baseline for the MDGs) to 2014.Pages