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Fostering a digitally inclusive aging society in China: the potential of public libraries
World Bank, 2014China faces policy challenges related to the well-being of its ageing population. What distinguishes it is that rapid population ageing is occurring at a significantly lower income level than in comparable countries. Further, the country's one child policy has resulted in a limited caregiver base.DocumentRising powers and the African security landscape
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2014As the rising powers of China, Brazil, India and South Africa extend their economic engagement in Africa, they are also gradually becoming more involved in the African peace and security agenda. The four articles in this report describe and analyse how these rising powers are engaging with the African security landscape:DocumentThe risk of disaster-induced displacement in south-east Asia and China
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, 2014With a focus on countries in south-east Asia and China, this is IDMC’s fourth regional study on disaster-related displacement risk.DocumentLarge-Scale Land Acquisition : Field Findings and Recommendations
The Rights and Resources Initiative, 2014The Chinese central government has consistently taken decisive legal and policy measures over the past 35 years to secure, enhance, and expand farmers’ rights to farmland and forest land in order to reduce theDocumentNigeria and the BRICS: current and potential trade relations and their Implications for the Nigerian economy
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries have played a progressive role in global economic and political affairs since their recognition as global centres of growth. Based on their similar growth trajectories, these countries have the potential to reshape global economic governance in the near future.DocumentChinese Resources-For-Infrastructure (R4I) swaps: an escape from the resource curse?
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014An R4I swap involves the exchange of natural resources for infrastructure. The revenues from the export of natural resources such as oil or copper are used as collateral for a loan to finance infrastructure development. R4I swaps were pioneered by the Chinese state and Chinese companies in their engagement with resource-rich countries in Africa.DocumentSouth Africa in BRICS: a bilateral trade analysis
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014South Africa’s rich endowment of mineral and natural resources complements Brazil’s specialisation in agriculture and raw materials, Russia’s position as a major player in the commodity market, India’s services-exporting economy, and China’s recognition as the ‘world’s factory’.DocumentMeasuring China’s environmental industry based on environmental goods and services sector (EGSS) accounting framework – a synthesis report
United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2014UNEP report on the feasibility of applying the environmental goods and services accounting framework in China.DocumentGlobal health in foreign policy - and foreign policy in health? Evidence from the BRICS
Health Policy and Planning, 2014Amidst the growing literature on global health, much has been written recently about the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) countries and their involvement and potential impact in global health, particularly in relation to development assistance.DocumentUrban China: Toward efficient, inclusive, and sustainable urbanization
World Bank, 2014This report includes six priority areas for a new model of urbanisation: 1. Reforming land management and institutions: The report says currently the amount of farmland available is close to the 'red line' of 120 million hectares, which is considered to be the minimum necessary to ensure food security.Pages