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  Why and how to aid "Middle Income Countries"

  R. Eyben, S. Lister, B. Dickinson, I. Olivié, L. Tejada / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  In the context of an increased focus on aid to the poorest countries this paper examines the issue of aid to Middle Income Countries’ (MICs). The paper explores the characteristics of MICs as well as the significance of aid to this group of countries.
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  Fair trade in the mainstream

  S. Smith, C. Stevens / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2005

  This short article outlines the agenda of new research at the Institute of Development Studies, which aims to answer questions including: does fair trade do more to satisfy the conscience of wealthy consumers than to improve the outlook for poor farmers and workers? Can it ever occupy more than a niche?
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  Toilet wars: urban sanitation services and the politics of public-private partnerships in Ghana

  J. Ayee, R. Crook / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2003

  This paper examines the impact of the new forms of partnership between the public authorities and private/citizen-based organisations on urban environmental sanitation in the two largest cities of Ghana, namely, Accra and Kumasi.
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  Globalisation hurts women more than men

  M. Mbiliny / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2003

  A common myth is that globalisation hurts women more than men. This myth is based on two other related myths, firstly that men control women's incomes at household level, secondly that whereas men are selfish, women are weak, maternal and generous, and hence devote most of their earnings to the needs of their children.
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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

  This paper explores a participatory approach to codes of labour practice. It presents an overview of the characteristics of such an approach, and contrasts them with "snapshot" social auditing.
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  Research on the current state of PRS monitoring systems

  H. Lucas, D. Evans, K. Pasteur, R. Lloyd / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  This report reviews recent literature on the monitoring of Poverty Reduction Strategies. It discusses four challenging issues: institutional arrangements; the role of non-government organisations; implementation and intermediate output monitoring; using results.The main findings from this study are:severe capacity constraints are not sufficiently acknowledged.
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  Aid distribution and the MDGs

  B. Baulch / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  The paper examines the aid distribution of a number of donors with regards to their impact on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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  What is the rights-based approach all about?: perspectives from international development agencies

  C. Nyamu-Musembi, A. Cornwall / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  In the last few years, there has been growing talk amongst development actors and agencies about a “rights-based” approach to development. Yet what exactly this might consist of remains unclear.
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  Ideas for development: reflecting forwards

  R. Chambers / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  This working paper examines the polarisation of power and wealth in the world. The authors argues that the personal dimension remains central in mediating big issues, but continues to be relatively neglected. Words and concepts used in development have remained potent.
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  The TDCA, EPAs and Southern African regionalism

  C. Stevens, J. Kennan / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004

  This paper looks at the potential problem that EPAs (Economic Partnership Agreements) may create a division in the Southern African region.

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