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Remittances, poverty reduction and the informalisation of household wellbeing in Zimbabwe
ESRC Global Poverty Research Group, 2006The term "Brain Drain" seems to be the latest development catch phrase. Cited in journalism and academia alike, its meaning is somewhat ambiguous.DocumentAid does raise economic growth in Africa – indirectly
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006Despite receiving large amounts of aid, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a poor economic growth record. This has led some observers to conclude that aid to Africa has been ineffective. But this is not the case. Aid has contributed to growth in Africa, mainly by financing investment, which in turn contributes to growth.DocumentTinkering on the fringes?: redistributive land reforms and chronic poverty in Southern Africa
Chronic Poverty Research Centre, UK, 2006In Southern Africa, landlessness due to the asset alienation that occurred during colonial occupation has been acknowledged as one of several ultimate causes of chronic poverty. Land redistribution is often seen as a powerful tool in the fight against poverty in areas where a majority of people are rural-based and make a living mostly, if not entirely, off the land.DocumentReport of the fact-finding mission to Zimbabwe to assess the scope and impact of Operation Murambatsvina
United Nations Human Settlements Programme, 2005In May 2005, the government of Zimbabwe launched Operation Murambatsvina - a clean-up operation of its cities described as a crackdown on all illegal activity. This report presents the findings of the UN special envoy on human settlement issues in Zimbabwe.DocumentInfrastructure is the key to poverty reduction in Africa
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2005African infrastructure development lags behind other regions. The lack of rural roads, telecommunications, electrification and water services is weakening poverty reduction efforts. Poor infrastructure directly affects poverty and requires urgent attention.DocumentHIV/AIDS and rural livelihoods – communicating NGO good practice
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2005The HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is deeply affecting rural livelihoods. The loss of adults of a working age means lower agricultural production, more households being headed by elderly people or children, and a breakdown in transmission of agricultural skills.DocumentA place to live: women's inheritance rights in Africa
Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions, 2005This paper examines women's differential needs and challenges for obtaining housing. The report grew out of a consultative survey of women in 10 African countries, including interviews with individuals and members of government, and workshops with local experts.DocumentChildren’s feedback committees in Zimbabwe: an experiment in humanitarian accountability
Save the Children Fund, 2005This publication chronicles the attempt by Save the Children (UK) to set up an accountability project, related to the agency’s food aid intervention in Zimbabwe, that would address some of the issues of aid worker accountability.DocumentHIV/AIDS and the agricultural sector in eastern and southern Africa: anticipating the consequences
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2005The countries in eastern and southern Africa where HIV/AIDS prevalence exceeds 20 percent face huge challenges to cope with the disease. Policymakers need to predict the likely impacts now if policies are to be effective in time to minimise social and economic problems.DocumentAcacias to the rescue – how acacia trees can tackle food shortages in Africa
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2005The population of sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to double to 1.3 billion people by 2025. If agricultural production is not increased, the region will face massive deficits in food supplies. Acacia trees, which inhabit even arid environments, could help to reduce this problem.Pages