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Policypointers is an online facility created to enable those involved in government, academe and the media to gain rapid access to the research and conclusions of think tanks, research institutes and government departments around the world.
We believe that policymakers and those who influence the policymaking function can frequently learn from the research done and the results achieved in countries other than their own. This belief is the rationale for creating this website.
Latest additions to the site
Shock Transmission Mechanism of the Economic Crisis in East Asia
IDE
This 35-page Japanese discussion paper investigates the impacts of the 2008 economic crisis on industries in East Asia
Economic Policy
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?
IDSA
An Indian commentary on China's missile defence test
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
The London Conference: It is Time for India to Reassess its Afghan Policy
IDSA
An Indian commentary calling for a reassessment of that country's Afghan policy
Foreign Policy
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-08
Burnt Orange: What Ukraine’s Presidential Election Means for Democracy
CFR
A 2-page US article on the implications of Ukraine's presidential election
Governance & Politics
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
The Great Regression? Financial Crisis in an Age of Global Interdependence
FIIA
This 63-page Finnish report provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of the global financial crisis and the challenges it poses for governance across the board
Economic Policy
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-08
Medvedev's Take on the Power Vertical: Are the Rules of the Game Changing in Russia?
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examining the nature and weaknesses of Governance in Russia and suggesting how the West might encourage reform
Governance & Politics
, Economic Policy Posted: 2010-02-08
Yemen: Make Haste Slowly
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief warning against a course of action in Yemen that would inflame anti-Western sentiment and arguing instead for a multi-faceted response that deals with the local problems that have sapped the capacity of the Yemeni government and allowed al-Qaeda to flourish
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-07
The Rise of Budget Support in European Development Cooperation: A False Panacea
FRIDE
European aid donors are delivering a higher share of development aid directly to governments in the form of budget support. While this offers potential for enhancing local accountability within developing states, this 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that the way it is being implemented in practice is having a negative impact
International Development
, European Union Posted: 2010-02-07
Why Does Spain not Have a Policy for Latin America?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that since the region is not a priority for the EU, Latin America offers an excellent platform for Spain to develop an independent policy and influence the European agenda
European Union
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-07
Immigration and Wages: Methodological Advancements Confirm Modest Gains for Native Workers
EPI
A 29-page US briefing paper shows that immigration has a small positive effect on wages for native-born workers, including less educated workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-02-07
The Iranian Nuclear Issue: A Never-ending Story
EUISS
A 4-page analysis proposing a range of interpretations of Iran's nuclear objectives
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-07
Command and Control? Planning for EU Military Operations
EUISS
A 52-page occasional paper assessing the effectiveness of the European Union’s capability for the planning and conduct of military operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, European Union Posted: 2010-02-07
Yemen: The Evolution of a Problem
EUISS
This 3-page opinion piece describes the internal security threats facing Yemen, and argues that the European Union has the resources to be a significant player in Yemen, helping to arrest its deteriorating security situation by taking the lead in terms of human rights and development initiatives
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-07
Optimising the Effectiveness of the ICC
CFR
A 13-page address discussing how the preventive impact of the work of the International Criminal Court could be maximized
Crime, Law & Order
Posted: 2010-02-06
Eurasia versus Central Caucaso-Asia: On the Politics of Central Caucaso-Asia
Cicero Foundation
A 21-page address dealing with the rethinking of post-Soviet Central Eurasia
Regional
Posted: 2010-02-06
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
A 12-page updated UK briefing paper defining the potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in Yemen, a strategically important Red Sea country
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-06
Conceptualizing AfPak: The Prospects and Perils
Chatham House
A 33-page UK paper identifying weaknesses in the US' AfPak strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-06
Beyond the Impasse: International Intervention and the Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper asserting that diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, however concerted, are not sufficient by themselves to change the underlining dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They need to be accompanied by swift progression to implementation, with international monitoring, training and support
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-06
The Taxation of Multinational Enterprises in the European Union
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief sets out possible approaches to designing an efficient trans-border corporate tax system for the European Union
Taxation
, European Union Posted: 2010-02-06
Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency
CSIS
This 96-page US report examines national and international aspects of ensuring cybersecurity
Science & Technology
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-06
The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle
CNS
A US article explaining that the new Russian Military Doctrine reduces reliance on nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-02-06
Averting Disaster
"Newsweek"
This US article explains that rebuilding in Haiti can become a model for how the global community can work together to reduce the fallout of such disasters in the future
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2010-02-06
Eliminating Nuclear Threats: A Practical Agenda for Global Policymakers
CEIP
This 332-page US report outlines practical policy options designed to make progress on today’s proliferation challenges, produce positive outcomes at the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, ensure the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and move to a world free of nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-06
Is a Sovereign Debt Crisis Looming?
"International Economic Bulletin"
This US article argues that sustaining growth—not withdrawing stimulus—should remain most countries’ top priority if they are to break the debt spiral
Economic Policy
Posted: 2010-02-06
Yemen on the Brink: Implications for U.S. Policy
CEIP
This 16-page US House testimony deals with the confluence of looming challenges that threaten to overwhelm the Yemeni government
Governance & Politics
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-06
Mind the Gap: Healing the NATO Rift over US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe
BASIC
A 9-page paper on the need for NATO to search for new and credible solutions to break out of the Cold War mould that bedevils the organization, threatens its cohesion, and brings doubt to its fundamental purposes
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, European Union Posted: 2010-02-06
The Influence of Petroleum on Conflict Dynamics in Chad
BICC
This 84-page German brief analyzes the impact of oil revenues on potential conflict at the Chadian production site, on conflicts around the governance of oil revenues and on conflict-finances
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Energy Posted: 2010-02-05
Child Protection Australia 2008-09
AIHW
This 128-page report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-05
Improving Housing Responses to Indigenous Patterns of Mobility
AHURI
This 75-page Australian study examines housing service responses to Indigenous patterns of temporary mobility and how these can be improved
Indigenous Affairs
, Housing Posted: 2010-02-05
Terrorist Watchlist Checks and Air Passenger Prescreening
CRS
A 34-page background paper on U.S. air passenger prescreening and terrorist watchlist checks
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-02-04
Understanding China’s Political System
CRS
A 27-page US report explaining China's political system
Governance & Politics
Posted: 2010-02-04
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC): Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns
CRS
A 13-page US report of the work of the NCTC in the light of recent terrorist incidents
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-02-04
Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response
CRS
The focus of this 30-page US report is on the immediate crisis in Haiti as a result of the earthquake and the
U.S. and international response to date
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-04
Displacing Coal with Generation from Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
CRS
This US report provides an overview of the issues involved in displacing coal-fired generation with
electricity from existing natural gas plants
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Sex and Relationships Education in Other Countries
NFER
This 43-page UK presentation demonstrates the variety of approaches that different countries have adopted to teach sex and relationships education (SRE), and whether learning the facts of life at school should be compulsory
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: What Is a Market Economy and How Can It Deliver?
CIPE
This 5-page US article examines different kinds of capitalism
International Development
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-04
What is an Adequate Standard of Living during Retirement?
CESifo
A 36-page working paper addressing the question of what constitutes an adequate standard of living during retirement
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04
Youth Unemployment: Déjà Vu?
IZA
This 58-page paper reviews current issues in youth labour markets in developed countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Delivering Genetically Engineered Crops to Poor Farmers
IFPRI
A 4-page US analysis of regulatory reforms needed for farmers and consumers in developing countries to benefit from GE crops
Poverty & Hunger
, International Development Posted: 2010-02-04
The Union Advantage Across the States
CEPR
This 23-page US report examines unionization rates, the size and composition of the unionized workforce, and the wages and benefits for union workers in each state
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
Posted: 2010-02-04
Georgia, Obama, Economic Crisis: Shifting Ground in the Russia-EU Relations
IFRI
A critical 20-page French analysis of the current state of EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-04
Child Care and Early Education in Australia
FaHCSIA
This 222-page report tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04
Paving Pathways: Shaping the Public Health Workforce Through Tertiary Education
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 25-page Australian/New Zealand paper highlights some of the competing tensions in public health tertiary education, their impact on public health training programs, and the educational pathways that are needed to grow, shape and prepare the public health workforce for future challenges
Health
Posted: 2010-02-03
Enabling Green Growth: Sustainable Manufacturing and Eco-innovation
OECD
This 280-page report analyses the nature and processes of eco-innovation; discusses existing sustainable manufacturing indicators; examines methodologies for measuring eco-innovation; and takes stock of national strategies and policy initiatives for eco-innovation
Climate Change & Environment
, Science & Technology Posted: 2010-02-03
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-02-02
Approaches to Research Priorities for Policy: A Comparative Study
NCVER
This 16-page Australian paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities
Governance & Politics
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-02
Climate Change Update 2009
Parliamentary Library - Victoria
An Australian overview paper, which updates climate change, providing recent findings of research conducted by climate scientists world-wide. Key data presented on carbon dioxide emissions, global surface temperatures and sea level rise, with a brief guide to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
Climate Change & Environment
Posted: 2010-02-02
From Good Intentions into Action that Works
Reconciliation Australia
This 50-page discussion paper provides a framework to enable discussions on measuring the contribution of reconciliation actions in closing the gap in the life expectancy between Indigenous people and other Australians
Indigenous Affairs
, Health Posted: 2010-02-02
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Relic of a Bygone Era?
AEI
This 7-page US outlook considers the future of the US-Japan alliance
Foreign Policy
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-02
Estimating the Technology of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skill Formation
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper formulates and estimates multistage production functions for children's cognitive and noncognitive skills
Education
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-01
Resetting U.S.-Russian Leadership on Nuclear Arms Reductions and Non-Proliferation
Brookings
This28-page US report traces recent US-Russian efforts to build a more positive relationship, in particular with respect to nuclear arms reductions and non-proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-01
Negotiations and Reconciliation with the Taliban: Key Policy Issues and Dilemmas
Brookings
A 6-page US essay arguing that the real question about negotiating with the Taliban is what shape and content any such negotiation and reconciliation should have, and what are the costs and benefits of such an approach
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-01
The Georgian-Russian Conflict: A Turning-point?
DIIS
A 32-page Danish working paper probing the subject-positions of the European Union, the United States and Russia in the context of the debate over the ramifications of the Georgian-Russian conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-01
Why is There a Spike in the Job Finding Rate at Benefit Exhaustion?.
CentER
This 41-page Dutch discussion paper examines the reasons for a spike in the job-finding rate when unemployment benefits end
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-01
Understanding Terrorist Network Topologies and Their Resilience Against Disruption
CentER
This 14-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the structural position of covert (terrorist or criminal) networks
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-02-01
Consultation Draft Report of the Drug Resistance Working Group
CGD
The 92-page draft report of a working group established to identify practical and feasible ways that donors, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other actors at the global level could prevent or contain the emergence of drug resistance
affecting high‐burden diseases in developing countries through improvements in commonproperty
management, information flows, and R&D investments
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-01
The al-Qaida Movement: Status and Prospects
ORG
This UK paper examines the current state and development of the al-Qaida movement and assesses recent changes in the Obama administration’s Afghanistan strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-01
Is South America on the Brink of an Arms Race?
SIPRI
A Swedish essay examining whether an arms race is looming in South America
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Regional Posted: 2010-01-29
Cooperation with the Kremlin
Bertelsmann Foundation
An 8-page German paper explaining how Russia and the EU have differenct concept of the meaning of security
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, European Union Posted: 2010-01-29
The Obama Moment: European and American Perspectives
EUISS
This 252-page study analyses the impact of Barack Obama's election on trans-Atlantic relations and the dilemmas that radical change in American foreign policy cause for the EU as a global player
European Union
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
Mullahs, Guards, and Bonyads: An Exploration of Iranian Leadership Dynamics
Rand Corporation
This 170-page US monograph describes Iranian strategic culture, including the perceptions that drive state behavior; the informal networks, formal government institutions, and personalities that influence decisionmaking in the Islamic Republic; the impact of elite behavior on Iranian policy formulation and execution
factionalism, emerging fissures within the current regime, and other key trends
Governance & Politics
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
In al-Qaeda’s Sights: Germany Needs an Anti-Terrorism Strategy
Körber Foundation
This 74-page paper argues that the goal of German anti-terrorism policymaking should be to combine an efficacious short-term and an effective long-term kind of counter-terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-01-29
To Perpetuate their Dictatorships, Arab Rulers Resort to the Islamic Creed
Gloria Center
A 12-page Israeli article on why Muslim majority states offer fewer political rights than non-Muslim countries
International Development
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-29
A Labor Mobility Agenda for Development
CGDev
This 28-page US paper argues that every rich country should consider its immigration policy to be part of its international development policy, and vice versa
International Development
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-01-29
Mediating Identity Conflicts: Potential and Challenges of Engaging with Hamas, by Carolin Goerzig
Berghof Research Center
This 21-page German paper offers some astute insights into the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-29
Policies to Create and Destroy Human Capital in Europe
IZA
This 112-page discussion paper examines different policies capable of creating or diminishing human capital
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
The High Cost of Low Educational Performance: The Long-Run Economic Impact of Improving PISA Outcomes
OECD
A 55-page international study showing that even modest and achievable gains in student learning yield large increases in gross domestic product (GDP) over the long run
Education
, Economic Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms
AIFS
This 405-page report provides an evaluation of the 2006 changes to the Australian family law system
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-28
EU-UN Cooperation in Peacebuilding: Partners in Practice?
UNIDIR
A 194-page report presents recommendations for how the EU might strengthen the EC–UN operational partnership and support
efforts to improve external coherence in peacebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, European Union Posted: 2010-01-28
Report on Government Services 2010: Volume 2
Productivity Commission - Australia
The 840-page volume 2 of the 2010 report on government services across Australia
Governance & Politics
Posted: 2010-01-28
Report on Government Services 2010: Volume 1
Productivity Commission Australia
The 768-page Volume 1 of the 15th annual report about the performance of government services across Australia
Governance & Politics
Posted: 2010-01-28
Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act
Urban Institute
A series of papers (138-pages) examining the effects of the US Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its implementation
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-25
Global Security, Climate Change, and the Arctic
ACDIS
A 24-page US report on the complex set of global security challenges that are emerging as a result of warmer temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic region
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-01-25
Incorporating the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement into Domestic Law: Issues and Challenges
Brookings-Bern
This 661-page manual provides an in-depth analysis of the key issues and challenges to incorporating the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement into domestic laws
Internal Displacement
Posted: 2010-01-25
Beyond Emergency Relief for Haiti: The Challenge of Effective Development Assistance
Brookings
This US article considers the possible role of the international community in the reconstruction and development of Haiti in the short-to-medium term
International Development
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-01-25
Iraq's New Political Elites: A Dream Come True?
Gloria Center
A 17-page Israeli essay discussing Iraq's new political elite
Governance & Politics
Posted: 2010-01-25
Turkey-Israel: A Fluctuating Alliance
SETA
A Turkish policy brief dealing with Turkish-Israel relations
Foreign Policy
, Regional Posted: 2010-01-25
Deepening Palestinian Divisions in the Shadow of a Possible Renewal of the Peace Process
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary examines how the hardening of Palestinian divisions is likely to influence the Israeli-Palestinian political process, which is showing signs of revival
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-25
Greater Aid Transparency: Crucial for Aid Effectiveness
ODI
This 4-page UK brief sets out and explores the link between donor aid and recipient country budgets, and the role greater transparency about aid can play in improving budget transparency, the quality of budgetary decisions, and accountability systems
International Development
Posted: 2010-01-25
Automatic Stabilizers and Economic Crisis: US vs. Europe
CESifo
This 39-page working paper analyzes the effectiveness of the tax and transfer systems in the European Union and the US to act as an automatic stabilizer in the current economic crisis
Economic Policy
, European Union Posted: 2010-01-22
Promising Confidence- and Security-building Measures for Space Security
UNIDIR
A 12-page paper seeking to address the issue of space security by laying out the foundations of a space
security treaty aimed at preventing physical conflict in outer space in order to preserve its continued
use today and well into the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-01-22
Let’s Test the Idea: Contestability of Advice in the Department of Defence
ASPI
An 8-page Australian analysis paper arguing for an element independent of the three armed services to contribute to defence policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-01-22
U.S. Policy toward Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Obama Administration
Gloria Center
This 14-page essay examines how the United States has come to deal with Afghanistan-Pakistan, a key foreign policy challenge for the Obama administration
Ageing
Posted: 2010-01-22
A Statistical Profile on the Health of First Nations in Canada: Self-rated Health and Selected Conditions, 2002 to 2005
Health Canada
This 46-page report presents a national description of the
health status of First Nations people on-reserve in Canada
Indigenous Affairs
, Health Posted: 2010-01-22
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
CRS
This 22-page US report examines issues relating to international confidence in the security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Regional Posted: 2010-01-22
Iran’s Nuclear Program: Tehran’s Compliance with International Obligations
CRS
This 17-page US report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Regional Posted: 2010-01-22
China’s Economic Conditions
CRS
A 36-page US background report on China's economy and economic policies
Economic Policy
, Regional Posted: 2010-01-22
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
This 69-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security
Posted: 2010-01-22
International Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Threats, Policy, and Considerations for Congress
CRS
A 56-page US report provides a primer on the confluence of transnational terrorist and criminal groups and
related activities abroad. It evaluates possible motivations and disincentives for cooperation
between terrorist and criminal organizations, variations in the scope of crime-terrorism links, and
the types of criminal activities—fundraising, material and logistics support, and exploitation of
corruption and gaps in the rule of law—used by terrorist organizations to sustain operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-01-22
The State of the World's Indigenous Peoples
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
This 250-page report on the state of the world\'s indigenous peoples reveals alarming statistics on poverty, health, education, employment, human rights and the environment
Indigenous Affairs
, Human Rights Posted: 2010-01-22
Reform: Housing 2009
Australian Law Reform Commission
This 93-page Australian report focuses on the ability to provide adequate housing for everyone
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-22
Smart Sensor Networks: Technologies and Applications for Green Growth
OECD
This 48-page report gives an overview of sensor technologies and applications, and quantifies their environmental impacts
Science & Technology
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-01-21
Does Part-time Employment Help or Hinder Lone Mothers' Movements into Full-time Employment?
Melbourne Institute
This 42-page working paper investigates the growth in lone parent families in Australia and reports on policies that can enable lone parents to participate in employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Work Choices of Married Women: Drivers of Change
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 71-page Australian study estimates the influences affecting married women’s participation in the labour force and how this varies with changes in their lives
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Bases, Bullets, and Ballots: U.S. Military Aid in Colombia
CGDev
This 47-page US working paper studies the effects of US military assistance to Colombia in terms of violence and voter turnout
International Development
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-20
Reduction of Employment Protection in Europe: A Comparative Fuzzy-Set Analysis
CESifo
This 32-page working paper explores the conditions of the reduction of employment protection in Europe and takes a closer look at the combination of causal factors
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, European Union Posted: 2010-01-20
The International Monetary System and Global Imbalances
Peterson Institute
A 10-page US paper considering the desirability of reforming the international monetary system
Globalisation & International Trade
, Economic Policy Posted: 2010-01-20
The Trend in Mental Health-related Mortality Rates in Australia 1916-2004: Implications for Policy
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 29-page Australian study determines the trend in mental health-related mortality (defined here as the aggregation of suicide and deaths coded as "mental/behavioural disorders"), and its relative numerical importance, and to argue that this has importance to policy-makers
Shock Transmission Mechanism of the Economic Crisis in East Asia
IDE
This 35-page Japanese discussion paper investigates the impacts of the 2008 economic crisis on industries in East Asia
Economic Policy , Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?
IDSA
An Indian commentary on China's missile defence test
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
The London Conference: It is Time for India to Reassess its Afghan Policy
IDSA
An Indian commentary calling for a reassessment of that country's Afghan policy
Foreign Policy , Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-08
Burnt Orange: What Ukraine’s Presidential Election Means for Democracy
CFR
A 2-page US article on the implications of Ukraine's presidential election
Governance & Politics , Regional Posted: 2010-02-08
The Great Regression? Financial Crisis in an Age of Global Interdependence
FIIA
This 63-page Finnish report provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of the global financial crisis and the challenges it poses for governance across the board
Economic Policy , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-08
Medvedev's Take on the Power Vertical: Are the Rules of the Game Changing in Russia?
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examining the nature and weaknesses of Governance in Russia and suggesting how the West might encourage reform
Governance & Politics , Economic Policy Posted: 2010-02-08
Yemen: Make Haste Slowly
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief warning against a course of action in Yemen that would inflame anti-Western sentiment and arguing instead for a multi-faceted response that deals with the local problems that have sapped the capacity of the Yemeni government and allowed al-Qaeda to flourish
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-07
The Rise of Budget Support in European Development Cooperation: A False Panacea
FRIDE
European aid donors are delivering a higher share of development aid directly to governments in the form of budget support. While this offers potential for enhancing local accountability within developing states, this 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that the way it is being implemented in practice is having a negative impact
International Development , European Union Posted: 2010-02-07
Why Does Spain not Have a Policy for Latin America?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that since the region is not a priority for the EU, Latin America offers an excellent platform for Spain to develop an independent policy and influence the European agenda
European Union , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-07
Immigration and Wages: Methodological Advancements Confirm Modest Gains for Native Workers
EPI
A 29-page US briefing paper shows that immigration has a small positive effect on wages for native-born workers, including less educated workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-02-07
The Iranian Nuclear Issue: A Never-ending Story
EUISS
A 4-page analysis proposing a range of interpretations of Iran's nuclear objectives
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-07
Command and Control? Planning for EU Military Operations
EUISS
A 52-page occasional paper assessing the effectiveness of the European Union’s capability for the planning and conduct of military operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security , European Union Posted: 2010-02-07
Yemen: The Evolution of a Problem
EUISS
This 3-page opinion piece describes the internal security threats facing Yemen, and argues that the European Union has the resources to be a significant player in Yemen, helping to arrest its deteriorating security situation by taking the lead in terms of human rights and development initiatives
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-07
Optimising the Effectiveness of the ICC
CFR
A 13-page address discussing how the preventive impact of the work of the International Criminal Court could be maximized
Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-02-06
Eurasia versus Central Caucaso-Asia: On the Politics of Central Caucaso-Asia
Cicero Foundation
A 21-page address dealing with the rethinking of post-Soviet Central Eurasia
Regional Posted: 2010-02-06
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
A 12-page updated UK briefing paper defining the potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in Yemen, a strategically important Red Sea country
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-06
Conceptualizing AfPak: The Prospects and Perils
Chatham House
A 33-page UK paper identifying weaknesses in the US' AfPak strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-06
Beyond the Impasse: International Intervention and the Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper asserting that diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, however concerted, are not sufficient by themselves to change the underlining dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They need to be accompanied by swift progression to implementation, with international monitoring, training and support
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2010-02-06
The Taxation of Multinational Enterprises in the European Union
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief sets out possible approaches to designing an efficient trans-border corporate tax system for the European Union
Taxation , European Union Posted: 2010-02-06
Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency
CSIS
This 96-page US report examines national and international aspects of ensuring cybersecurity
Science & Technology , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-06
The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle
CNS
A US article explaining that the new Russian Military Doctrine reduces reliance on nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-06
Averting Disaster
"Newsweek"
This US article explains that rebuilding in Haiti can become a model for how the global community can work together to reduce the fallout of such disasters in the future
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-06
Eliminating Nuclear Threats: A Practical Agenda for Global Policymakers
CEIP
This 332-page US report outlines practical policy options designed to make progress on today’s proliferation challenges, produce positive outcomes at the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, ensure the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and move to a world free of nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-02-06
Is a Sovereign Debt Crisis Looming?
"International Economic Bulletin"
This US article argues that sustaining growth—not withdrawing stimulus—should remain most countries’ top priority if they are to break the debt spiral
Economic Policy Posted: 2010-02-06
Yemen on the Brink: Implications for U.S. Policy
CEIP
This 16-page US House testimony deals with the confluence of looming challenges that threaten to overwhelm the Yemeni government
Governance & Politics , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-06
Mind the Gap: Healing the NATO Rift over US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe
BASIC
A 9-page paper on the need for NATO to search for new and credible solutions to break out of the Cold War mould that bedevils the organization, threatens its cohesion, and brings doubt to its fundamental purposes
Defence, Terrorism & Security , European Union Posted: 2010-02-06
The Influence of Petroleum on Conflict Dynamics in Chad
BICC
This 84-page German brief analyzes the impact of oil revenues on potential conflict at the Chadian production site, on conflicts around the governance of oil revenues and on conflict-finances
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Energy Posted: 2010-02-05
Child Protection Australia 2008-09
AIHW
This 128-page report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-05
Improving Housing Responses to Indigenous Patterns of Mobility
AHURI
This 75-page Australian study examines housing service responses to Indigenous patterns of temporary mobility and how these can be improved
Indigenous Affairs , Housing Posted: 2010-02-05
Terrorist Watchlist Checks and Air Passenger Prescreening
CRS
A 34-page background paper on U.S. air passenger prescreening and terrorist watchlist checks
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-04
Understanding China’s Political System
CRS
A 27-page US report explaining China's political system
Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-04
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC): Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns
CRS
A 13-page US report of the work of the NCTC in the light of recent terrorist incidents
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-04
Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response
CRS
The focus of this 30-page US report is on the immediate crisis in Haiti as a result of the earthquake and the U.S. and international response to date
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-04
Displacing Coal with Generation from Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
CRS
This US report provides an overview of the issues involved in displacing coal-fired generation with electricity from existing natural gas plants
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Sex and Relationships Education in Other Countries
NFER
This 43-page UK presentation demonstrates the variety of approaches that different countries have adopted to teach sex and relationships education (SRE), and whether learning the facts of life at school should be compulsory
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: What Is a Market Economy and How Can It Deliver?
CIPE
This 5-page US article examines different kinds of capitalism
International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-04
What is an Adequate Standard of Living during Retirement?
CESifo
A 36-page working paper addressing the question of what constitutes an adequate standard of living during retirement
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04
Youth Unemployment: Déjà Vu?
IZA
This 58-page paper reviews current issues in youth labour markets in developed countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-04
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Delivering Genetically Engineered Crops to Poor Farmers
IFPRI
A 4-page US analysis of regulatory reforms needed for farmers and consumers in developing countries to benefit from GE crops
Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2010-02-04
The Union Advantage Across the States
CEPR
This 23-page US report examines unionization rates, the size and composition of the unionized workforce, and the wages and benefits for union workers in each state
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-02-04
Georgia, Obama, Economic Crisis: Shifting Ground in the Russia-EU Relations
IFRI
A critical 20-page French analysis of the current state of EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy , Regional Posted: 2010-02-04
Child Care and Early Education in Australia
FaHCSIA
This 222-page report tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04
Paving Pathways: Shaping the Public Health Workforce Through Tertiary Education
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 25-page Australian/New Zealand paper highlights some of the competing tensions in public health tertiary education, their impact on public health training programs, and the educational pathways that are needed to grow, shape and prepare the public health workforce for future challenges
Health Posted: 2010-02-03
Enabling Green Growth: Sustainable Manufacturing and Eco-innovation
OECD
This 280-page report analyses the nature and processes of eco-innovation; discusses existing sustainable manufacturing indicators; examines methodologies for measuring eco-innovation; and takes stock of national strategies and policy initiatives for eco-innovation
Climate Change & Environment , Science & Technology Posted: 2010-02-03
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-02-02
Approaches to Research Priorities for Policy: A Comparative Study
NCVER
This 16-page Australian paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities
Governance & Politics , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-02
Climate Change Update 2009
Parliamentary Library - Victoria
An Australian overview paper, which updates climate change, providing recent findings of research conducted by climate scientists world-wide. Key data presented on carbon dioxide emissions, global surface temperatures and sea level rise, with a brief guide to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-02-02
From Good Intentions into Action that Works
Reconciliation Australia
This 50-page discussion paper provides a framework to enable discussions on measuring the contribution of reconciliation actions in closing the gap in the life expectancy between Indigenous people and other Australians
Indigenous Affairs , Health Posted: 2010-02-02
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Relic of a Bygone Era?
AEI
This 7-page US outlook considers the future of the US-Japan alliance
Foreign Policy , Regional Posted: 2010-02-02
Estimating the Technology of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skill Formation
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper formulates and estimates multistage production functions for children's cognitive and noncognitive skills
Education , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-02-01
Resetting U.S.-Russian Leadership on Nuclear Arms Reductions and Non-Proliferation
Brookings
This28-page US report traces recent US-Russian efforts to build a more positive relationship, in particular with respect to nuclear arms reductions and non-proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-01
Negotiations and Reconciliation with the Taliban: Key Policy Issues and Dilemmas
Brookings
A 6-page US essay arguing that the real question about negotiating with the Taliban is what shape and content any such negotiation and reconciliation should have, and what are the costs and benefits of such an approach
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-01
The Georgian-Russian Conflict: A Turning-point?
DIIS
A 32-page Danish working paper probing the subject-positions of the European Union, the United States and Russia in the context of the debate over the ramifications of the Georgian-Russian conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Regional Posted: 2010-02-01
Why is There a Spike in the Job Finding Rate at Benefit Exhaustion?.
CentER
This 41-page Dutch discussion paper examines the reasons for a spike in the job-finding rate when unemployment benefits end
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-01
Understanding Terrorist Network Topologies and Their Resilience Against Disruption
CentER
This 14-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the structural position of covert (terrorist or criminal) networks
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-02-01
Consultation Draft Report of the Drug Resistance Working Group
CGD
The 92-page draft report of a working group established to identify practical and feasible ways that donors, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other actors at the global level could prevent or contain the emergence of drug resistance affecting high‐burden diseases in developing countries through improvements in commonproperty management, information flows, and R&D investments
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-01
The al-Qaida Movement: Status and Prospects
ORG
This UK paper examines the current state and development of the al-Qaida movement and assesses recent changes in the Obama administration’s Afghanistan strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Regional Posted: 2010-02-01
Is South America on the Brink of an Arms Race?
SIPRI
A Swedish essay examining whether an arms race is looming in South America
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Regional Posted: 2010-01-29
Cooperation with the Kremlin
Bertelsmann Foundation
An 8-page German paper explaining how Russia and the EU have differenct concept of the meaning of security
Defence, Terrorism & Security , European Union Posted: 2010-01-29
The Obama Moment: European and American Perspectives
EUISS
This 252-page study analyses the impact of Barack Obama's election on trans-Atlantic relations and the dilemmas that radical change in American foreign policy cause for the EU as a global player
European Union , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
Mullahs, Guards, and Bonyads: An Exploration of Iranian Leadership Dynamics
Rand Corporation
This 170-page US monograph describes Iranian strategic culture, including the perceptions that drive state behavior; the informal networks, formal government institutions, and personalities that influence decisionmaking in the Islamic Republic; the impact of elite behavior on Iranian policy formulation and execution factionalism, emerging fissures within the current regime, and other key trends
Governance & Politics , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
In al-Qaeda’s Sights: Germany Needs an Anti-Terrorism Strategy
Körber Foundation
This 74-page paper argues that the goal of German anti-terrorism policymaking should be to combine an efficacious short-term and an effective long-term kind of counter-terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-29
To Perpetuate their Dictatorships, Arab Rulers Resort to the Islamic Creed
Gloria Center
A 12-page Israeli article on why Muslim majority states offer fewer political rights than non-Muslim countries
International Development , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-29
A Labor Mobility Agenda for Development
CGDev
This 28-page US paper argues that every rich country should consider its immigration policy to be part of its international development policy, and vice versa
International Development , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-01-29
Mediating Identity Conflicts: Potential and Challenges of Engaging with Hamas, by Carolin Goerzig
Berghof Research Center
This 21-page German paper offers some astute insights into the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-29
Policies to Create and Destroy Human Capital in Europe
IZA
This 112-page discussion paper examines different policies capable of creating or diminishing human capital
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
The High Cost of Low Educational Performance: The Long-Run Economic Impact of Improving PISA Outcomes
OECD
A 55-page international study showing that even modest and achievable gains in student learning yield large increases in gross domestic product (GDP) over the long run
Education , Economic Policy Posted: 2010-01-29
Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms
AIFS
This 405-page report provides an evaluation of the 2006 changes to the Australian family law system
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-28
EU-UN Cooperation in Peacebuilding: Partners in Practice?
UNIDIR
A 194-page report presents recommendations for how the EU might strengthen the EC–UN operational partnership and support efforts to improve external coherence in peacebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , European Union Posted: 2010-01-28
Report on Government Services 2010: Volume 2
Productivity Commission - Australia
The 840-page volume 2 of the 2010 report on government services across Australia
Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-28
Report on Government Services 2010: Volume 1
Productivity Commission Australia
The 768-page Volume 1 of the 15th annual report about the performance of government services across Australia
Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-28
Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act
Urban Institute
A series of papers (138-pages) examining the effects of the US Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its implementation
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-25
Global Security, Climate Change, and the Arctic
ACDIS
A 24-page US report on the complex set of global security challenges that are emerging as a result of warmer temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic region
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-01-25
Incorporating the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement into Domestic Law: Issues and Challenges
Brookings-Bern
This 661-page manual provides an in-depth analysis of the key issues and challenges to incorporating the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement into domestic laws
Internal Displacement Posted: 2010-01-25
Beyond Emergency Relief for Haiti: The Challenge of Effective Development Assistance
Brookings
This US article considers the possible role of the international community in the reconstruction and development of Haiti in the short-to-medium term
International Development , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-01-25
Iraq's New Political Elites: A Dream Come True?
Gloria Center
A 17-page Israeli essay discussing Iraq's new political elite
Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-25
Turkey-Israel: A Fluctuating Alliance
SETA
A Turkish policy brief dealing with Turkish-Israel relations
Foreign Policy , Regional Posted: 2010-01-25
Deepening Palestinian Divisions in the Shadow of a Possible Renewal of the Peace Process
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary examines how the hardening of Palestinian divisions is likely to influence the Israeli-Palestinian political process, which is showing signs of revival
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-25
Greater Aid Transparency: Crucial for Aid Effectiveness
ODI
This 4-page UK brief sets out and explores the link between donor aid and recipient country budgets, and the role greater transparency about aid can play in improving budget transparency, the quality of budgetary decisions, and accountability systems
International Development Posted: 2010-01-25
Automatic Stabilizers and Economic Crisis: US vs. Europe
CESifo
This 39-page working paper analyzes the effectiveness of the tax and transfer systems in the European Union and the US to act as an automatic stabilizer in the current economic crisis
Economic Policy , European Union Posted: 2010-01-22
Promising Confidence- and Security-building Measures for Space Security
UNIDIR
A 12-page paper seeking to address the issue of space security by laying out the foundations of a space security treaty aimed at preventing physical conflict in outer space in order to preserve its continued use today and well into the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-22
Let’s Test the Idea: Contestability of Advice in the Department of Defence
ASPI
An 8-page Australian analysis paper arguing for an element independent of the three armed services to contribute to defence policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-22
U.S. Policy toward Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Obama Administration
Gloria Center
This 14-page essay examines how the United States has come to deal with Afghanistan-Pakistan, a key foreign policy challenge for the Obama administration
Ageing Posted: 2010-01-22
A Statistical Profile on the Health of First Nations in Canada: Self-rated Health and Selected Conditions, 2002 to 2005
Health Canada
This 46-page report presents a national description of the health status of First Nations people on-reserve in Canada
Indigenous Affairs , Health Posted: 2010-01-22
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
CRS
This 22-page US report examines issues relating to international confidence in the security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Regional Posted: 2010-01-22
Iran’s Nuclear Program: Tehran’s Compliance with International Obligations
CRS
This 17-page US report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Regional Posted: 2010-01-22
China’s Economic Conditions
CRS
A 36-page US background report on China's economy and economic policies
Economic Policy , Regional Posted: 2010-01-22
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
This 69-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-22
International Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Threats, Policy, and Considerations for Congress
CRS
A 56-page US report provides a primer on the confluence of transnational terrorist and criminal groups and related activities abroad. It evaluates possible motivations and disincentives for cooperation between terrorist and criminal organizations, variations in the scope of crime-terrorism links, and the types of criminal activities—fundraising, material and logistics support, and exploitation of corruption and gaps in the rule of law—used by terrorist organizations to sustain operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-01-22
The State of the World's Indigenous Peoples
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
This 250-page report on the state of the world\'s indigenous peoples reveals alarming statistics on poverty, health, education, employment, human rights and the environment
Indigenous Affairs , Human Rights Posted: 2010-01-22
Reform: Housing 2009
Australian Law Reform Commission
This 93-page Australian report focuses on the ability to provide adequate housing for everyone
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-22
Smart Sensor Networks: Technologies and Applications for Green Growth
OECD
This 48-page report gives an overview of sensor technologies and applications, and quantifies their environmental impacts
Science & Technology , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-01-21
Does Part-time Employment Help or Hinder Lone Mothers' Movements into Full-time Employment?
Melbourne Institute
This 42-page working paper investigates the growth in lone parent families in Australia and reports on policies that can enable lone parents to participate in employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Work Choices of Married Women: Drivers of Change
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 71-page Australian study estimates the influences affecting married women’s participation in the labour force and how this varies with changes in their lives
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-01-21
Bases, Bullets, and Ballots: U.S. Military Aid in Colombia
CGDev
This 47-page US working paper studies the effects of US military assistance to Colombia in terms of violence and voter turnout
International Development , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-20
Reduction of Employment Protection in Europe: A Comparative Fuzzy-Set Analysis
CESifo
This 32-page working paper explores the conditions of the reduction of employment protection in Europe and takes a closer look at the combination of causal factors
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European Union Posted: 2010-01-20
The International Monetary System and Global Imbalances
Peterson Institute
A 10-page US paper considering the desirability of reforming the international monetary system
Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2010-01-20
The Trend in Mental Health-related Mortality Rates in Australia 1916-2004: Implications for Policy
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 29-page Australian study determines the trend in mental health-related mortality (defined here as the aggregation of suicide and deaths coded as "mental/behavioural disorders"), and its relative numerical importance, and to argue that this has importance to policy-makers