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  Ageing, poverty, and public policy in developing countries: new survey evidence

  A. Barrientos / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  The paper reviews the contribution that new survey evidence for developing countries is making to an improved understanding of incidence and characteristics of old age poverty and of the role of non-contributory pensions in providing an effective policy response.The paper:reviews regional survey evidence on the incidence and profile of poverty in Africa and Latin Americaexamines the
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  The Movement of the Landless (MST) and the juridical field in Brazil

  P. Houtzager / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2005

  This working paper focuses on the Movement of the Landless (MST) and the various legal strategies used to redefine property law in Brazil.
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  Poverty unperceived: traps, biases and agenda

  R. Chambers / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  Despite the fully acknowledged relevance of stakeholder participation in development research, an inaccurate perception of poverty and the lives of the poor is persistant. This is particularly true of the rural poor, to whom brief visits are occasionally made by organisations whose work is largely conceived of in urban headquarters.
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  Sustainable rural livelihoods: a framework for analysis

  I. Scoones / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2005

  This paper outlines a framework for analysing sustainable rural livelihoods. The framework shows how, in different contexts, sustainable livelihoods are achieved through access to a range of livelihood resources, which are combined in the pursuit of different livelihood strategies.
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  AIDS: questions for development

  J. Edstrom, L. Turquet, I. Young / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  This IDS Policy Briefing assesses past and current efforts to understand AIDS in relation to development and to identify key policy and research gaps. The briefing considers 4 key questions. Can we go beyond the existing frameworks of understanding and tackle the underlying drivers of HIV, in order to break the cycle of transmission more effectively?
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  Participatory Social Auditing: a Practical Guide to Developing a Gender-Sensitive Approach

  D. Auret, S. Barrientos / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  Female workers are more likely to be in insecure, non-permanent employment, with increased vulnerability to gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Participatory approaches to social auditing of compliance to labour codes can help us uncover such complex issues.
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  Security and Gender-Based Violence - What is the Significance for Development Interventions?

  L. Narayanaswamy, C. Sever / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  What is the relationship between gender and security? Security means more than 'national security' and can include personal safety and freedom from violence at any time or in any context.
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  Science and citizens: global and local voices

  I. Scoones, M. Leach, K. Cockburn / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  This IDS Policy Briefing argues that public engagement in scientific debates and policy processes is necessary to address how research agendas are framed and the social purposes they serve, and to ensure that poorer people and communities will benefit from them.Key questions include:what new perspectives on the links between science, technical expertise and citizen participation emerge
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  Vulnerable livelihoods in Somali Region, Ethiopia

  S. Devereux / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  This report examines the causes and consequences of livelihood vulnerability in Somali Region, Ethiopia.Examining household’s coping mechanisms the author finds that rationing of food consumption is an immediate response to shortage, as it is costless and easily reversible.
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  Successful governance reforms in two Indian States: Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

  J. Manor / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  This paper analyses governance reforms in two southern states in India’s federal system, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

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