International Development

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Technologies, Rules, and Progress: The Case for Charter Cities

CGD

This 12-page US working paper argues that a new type of development policy would be to voluntarily charter new cities for the purpose of changing rules, using a range of new legal and political structures analogous to the ones that made Hong Kong and Shenzhen possible

International Development , Urban Issues Posted: 2010-03-10

Fake Drugs: Causes, Consequences, and Possible Solutions

AEI

A US speech addressing the problem of substandard and counterfeit drugs

Health , International Development Posted: 2010-03-06

Policy Coherence and the Future of the UK's International Development Agenda

IPPR

An 85-page UK report showing that, while the UK has made significant progress in achieving coherence between development and other objectives in some areas, policy tensions remain unresolved in others

International Development Posted: 2010-03-05

Burundi: Ensuring Credible Elections

Crisis Group

This report examines the rise in tensions before communal, presidential, legislative and additional local elections that are to be conducted separately between May and September in Burundi (executive summary and recommendations only)

Governance & Politics , International Development Posted: 2010-03-04

Global Development: Views from the Center

CGDev

An article listing 10 actionable ideas for a 21st century global development agenda

International Development Posted: 2010-03-03

Education’s Hardest Test: Scaling up Aid in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

Brookings

A 12-page US policy outlook outlining the challenges that need to be addressed if the educational opportunities of children living in countries affected by conflict, fragility, or emergencies are to be improved

International Development , Education Posted: 2010-02-25

Korea’s Role in Global Development

Brookings

A US article on Korea's contribution to international development

International Development Posted: 2010-02-25

Integrating Environment and Development in Viet Nam: Achievements, Challenges and Next Steps

IIED

This 60-psge report reviews what has worked well in integrating environment and development objectives in Viet Nam, as well as what currently constrains integration. It assesses future needs, given rapidly changing demographic, economic and environmental situations

International Development , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-02-25

New Challenges and New Beginnings for European Development Cooperation

ODI et al.

A 94-page joint report from four think tanks considering how European collaboration and action on international development can be reinvigorated

International Development , European Union Posted: 2010-02-24

Matrix of Medicine Quality Reports Affecting USAID-assisted Countries

United States Pharmacopeia

This 63-page US publication is a repository of publicly-available information aiming to raise awareness of the problem of counterfeit and substandard medicines

Health , International Development Posted: 2010-02-20

Haiti After the Earthquake

USIP

A 6-page US brief outlining Haiti's post-earthquake needs

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2010-02-18

Establishing Leadership on Civilian Assistance to Afghanistan

USIP

This 6-page US briefing argues that leadership of civilian assistance is necessary for success in Afghanistan, and lays out the best options to move forward

Disarmament & Peacekeeping , International Development Posted: 2010-02-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aid, Dutch Disease, and Manufacturing Growth

CGDev

This 39-page working paper examines the effects of aid on the growth of manufacturing using a methodology that exploits the variation within countries and across manufacturing sectors and that corrects for possible reverse causality

International Development Posted: 2010-01-20

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

Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti

CFR

This US article argues that the desire to move fast and "do something" to alleviate suffering in Haiti must be matched to what is a bitter opportunity to secure a more consistent and lasting commitment to Haiti's political and social stability

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2010-01-18

Central African Republic: Keeping the Dialogue Alive

Crisis Group

This 24-page policy briefing argues that if the government of the Central African Republic (CAR) fails to re-engage with the opposition on upcoming elections and negotiate with remaining rebels, its fragile peace process will be at serious risk

Governance & Politics , International Development Posted: 2010-01-16

The Economics of Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events in Developing Countries

CGDev

This 35-page paper assesses the economics of adaptation to extreme weather events in developing countries

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2010-01-15

Peace-Building without External Assistance: Lessons from Somaliland

CGDev

This 37-page paper examines how the lack of recognition of Somaliland by the international community—and the consequent ineligibility for foreign financial assistance—has shaped the region's political development

International Development , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-15

Banned Aid: Why International Assistance Does Not Alleviate Poverty

CFR

A 3-page US article examines the flaws in the concept of foreign aid

International Development Posted: 2010-01-10

Security Sector Reform: A Case Study Approach to Transition and Capacity Building

SSI

This 119-page US monograph uses case studies of Haiti, Liberia, and Kosovo to assess the impact of SSR programs on host nation security sectors

Defence, Terrorism & Security , International Development Posted: 2010-01-08

Early Economic Recovery in Fragile States: Priority Areas and Operational Challenges

Clingendael

This 90-page Dutch report focuses on how economic activities can contribute to overall stability as part of an integrated reconstruction strategy in fragile states

Governance & Politics , International Development Posted: 2010-01-06

Natural Resources in Côte d’Ivoire: Fostering Crisis or Peace?

BICC

This 84-page German brief investigates the extent to which natural resources have contributed to causing and sustaining this armed conflict and how natural resource exploitation can contribute to peace and development in Côte d’Ivoire

International Development Posted: 2010-01-02

Rethinking Trade Policy for Development: Lessons From Mexico Under NAFTA

CEIP

This 22-page US report finds that Mexico’s experience with NAFTA underscores the need to reform trade agreements between the United States and developing countries

Globalisation & International Trade , International Development Posted: 2009-12-22

Counting Carbon in the Marketplace – and at the Border

DIIS

A 4-page Danish policy brief explaining that developing countries need to prepare for the challenges that product carbon footprints (PCFs) pose

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2009-12-14

Raising the Game: Mainstreaming Children's Rights

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that children’s rights should be mainstreamed into broader development policy debates

Families, Children & Youth , International Development Posted: 2009-12-10

It's One Climate Policy World Out There—Almost

CGD

The results of a US survey of a broad sample of development and climate afficionados on what should be done about climate change

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2009-12-09

Reducing Poverty through Low Carbon Development

DIIS

Focusing on the so-called Least Developed Countries, this 4-page Danish policy brief outlines the benefits from low carbon development for national governments and the poor, and provides recommendations for development cooperation in agriculture, forestry and energy in Least Developed Countries

International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-12-09

Somaliland: A Way out of the Electoral Crisis

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing examines what stalled democratisation could mean for Somaliland

Governance & Politics , International Development Posted: 2009-12-08

The Millennium Development Goals Report 2009

UNDP

This 60-page report presents an annual assessment of progress towards the MDGs. Although data are not yet available to reveal the full impact of the recent economic downturn, they point to areas where progress towards the eight goals has slowed or reversed

International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-12-03

Bandits, Borderlands and Opium Wars in Afghanistan

DIIS

This 28-page Danish working paper examines Afghan state-building viewed from the margins

International Development , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-02

Doha and the Global Crisis

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that concluding the Doha Development Agenda is central to enhancing multilateral cooperation and future prospects.

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-12-01

Fixing Famine: How Technologies & Incentives Can Help Feed Africa

IPN

A 20-page UK study about technologies that can improve food security and the wellbeing of smallholder farmers, based on field work in Malawi and Kenya

Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2009-12-01

What Role for the United Nations in Haiti?

USIP

This 8-page US briefing explains the importance of maintaining a U.N. presence there and how to enhance its prospects for continuing success in the impoverished country

International Development , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-11-27

Reconciling Climate Change and Trade Policy

CGD

This 45-page US working paper offers some preliminary quantification of the impact of possible climate change policy approaches on growth in developing countries

International Development , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-11-25

Overcoming Fragility in Africa: Forging a New European Approach

Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

This 219-page report, the first edition of the "European Report on Development" focuses on the issue of fragility in its various dimensions, on its implications for development policies and on the approached to tackle it

International Development , European Union Posted: 2009-11-18

Energy Needs and Efficiency, Not Emissions: Re-framing the Climate Change Narrative

CGDEV

A 37-page US working paper suggesting some simple principles for determining equitable distribution of emission cuts between developed and developing countries to meet global targets

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2009-11-18

Ownership and the Donor-Recipient Relationship

DIIS

A 12-page Danish working paper assessing the impact of recent aid reforms to put ownership into practice

International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-11-17

The Future of European Development Cooperation: Seeking Global Solutions or Retracing a Niche by 2020?

DIIS

This 12-page Danish working paper discusses the future prospects for European development cooperation

International Development Posted: 2009-11-17

Millions Fed: Proven Successes in Agricultural Development

IFPRI

This 179-page book examines how policies, programs, and investments in pro-poor agricultural development have helped to substantially reduce hunger across Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2009-11-13

Combating Illicit Financial Flows from Poor Countries. Estimating the Possible Gains

DIIS

A 4-page Danish policy brief arguing that if the world’s developed countries put their act together to combat such illicit financial flows, the costs of meeting the Millennium Goals could be financed by developing countries themselves

International Development Posted: 2009-11-13

Reducing Economic Informality by Opening Access to Opportunity

CIPE

This 19-page toolkit on informal sector reform explains the sources and consequences of the informal sector, outlines methods for improving participation in markets, and describes three case studies from work in Peru, Guatemala, and Kenya

International Development Posted: 2009-11-11

Aid, Growth and Devolution

CESifo

This 37-page working paper examines whether the federal structure of aid-receiving countries matters in explaining aid effectiveness

International Development Posted: 2009-11-05

Overcoming fragility in Africa - Forging a new European Approach

EU, EUI

This 219-page report focuses on the challenge facing fragile African countries in an unstable economic climate and they point to the disruptive effect of global economic slowing

International Development Posted: 2009-11-03

Global Immunization: Status, Progress, Challenges and Future

BMC

An 11-page paper briefly reviewing global progress and challenges with respect to public vaccination programmes

Health , International Development Posted: 2009-10-31

Community Management of Natural Resources in Africa: Impacts, Experiences and Future Directions

IIED

This 171-page review provides an unprecedented pan-African synthesis of CBNRM, drawing on multiple authors and a wide range of documented experiences from Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa

International Development , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-10-28

Skilled Migration: Boon or Bane? The Role of Policy Intervention

DIIS

A 22-page Danish working paper on the brain drain and the role of policy intervention

Immigration & Refugees , International Development Posted: 2009-10-27

Global Corruption Report 2009

Transparency International

This 496-page report documents in unique detail the many corruption risks for businesses, ranging from small entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa to multinationals from Europe and North America. It also discusses the most promising tools to tackle corruption in business, identifi es pressing areas for reform and outlines how companies, governments, investors, consumers and other stakeholders can contribute to raising corporate integrity and meeting the challenges that corruption poses to sustainable economic growth and development

Corruption , International Development Posted: 2009-10-19

Beyond Planning: Markets and Networks for Better Aid

CGD

A 45-page US working paper arguing that a considered combination of market mechanisms, networked collaboration, and collective regulation would be more likely to lead to significant improvements in the utilization of aid than reliance on a planning paradigm

International Development Posted: 2009-10-19

Globalization and Informal Jobs in Developing Countries

ILO, WTO

This study discusses how trade reform affects different aspects of the informal economy in developing countries

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-10-15

Aid, Paris and the Private Sector: How to Square the Circle

DIIS

This 42-page Danish working paper provides an overview of recent trends in donor support to private sector development

International Development Posted: 2009-10-15

Opening Markets for Poor Countries: Are We There Yet?

CGD

This 28-page US working paper finds that much remains to be done to achieve the goal of meaningful market access for the poorest countries, including reformed rules of origin that facilitate rather than inhibit trade.

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-10-14

Fragile States and the International Response: In Pursuit of Security or Development?

Egmont

This 4-page Belgian policy brief explores the meaning of the concept of fragile states and considers the attention that is being paid to it as a consequence of integrating security and development into the policy of the major donor countries

International Development , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-03

Mainstreaming Emergency Contraception (EC) in Kenya

Population Council

A 38-page report on a project designed to mainstream emergency contraception in Kenya

Health , International Development Posted: 2009-09-22

World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change

World Bank

This 365-page report states that developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty, but this depends on financial and technical assistance from high-income countries. It also concludes that high-income countries need to act quickly to reduce their carbon footprints and boost development of alternative energy sources to help tackle climate change

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2009-09-22

Protecting Progress: The Challenge Facing Low-Income Countries in the Global Recession

World Bank

This 26-page paper reports that while the global economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, 43 low-income developing countries are still suffering the consequences of the global recession, which highlights the need to increase support to the poorest countries dealing with economic volatility and crisis

International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-09-22

Which Countries Jump the FY2010 Corruption Hurdle?

CGD

This 8-page note offers a preliminary analysis of country scores on the FY10 control of corruption indicator to qualify for MCC funding

International Development , Corruption Posted: 2009-09-21

Re-Orient? MNC Penetration and Contemporary Shifts in the Global Political Economy

IZA

This 42-page discussion paper analyses IMF estimates of economic growth in 180 countries and links the results to the "Re-orient" approach. The paper also analyses the role of MNC (foreign capital) penetration as the key variable of past quantitative dependency studies for contemporary economic growth and social performance

Globalisation & International Trade , International Development Posted: 2009-09-20

The Global Financial Crisis and Developing Countries: Taking Stock, Taking Action

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing paper recommending steps to assist developing countries to recover from the fallout from the global financial crisis

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-20

The Crisis Next Time: U.S. Leadership at the Pittsburgh G-20 and Beyond

CGDev

An 8-page US speech calling on the G-20 to begin working toward consensus on the institutional arrangements needed to implement a future climate agreement, including the potential role of multilateral institutions such as the World Bank in providing risk management tools to help developing countries respond to new threats arising from both climate change and the globalized economy

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2009-09-18

The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses

CRS

This 30-page US report examines how the global economic crisis is impacting Sub-Saharan African states and how global policy responses may ameliorate the situation

International Development , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-09-11

The Impacts of International Migration on Remaining Household Members: Omnibus Results from a Migration Lottery Program

IZA

A 45-page discussion paper addressing the impacts of international migration on development in the sending countries, and especially the effects on remaining household members

Immigration & Refugees , International Development Posted: 2009-09-10

Security Promotion in Fragile States: Can Local Meet National?

Centre for Conflict Studies

This 142-page Dutch study argues that the lack of local involvement in Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) is arguably one of the causes of the limited success of DDR programmes

Defence, Terrorism & Security , International Development Posted: 2009-09-09

Mapping US Engagement in Global Public Health

Kaiser Family Foundation

This 137-page report represents an effort to map the United States government’s engagement in global health activities as a basis for analysis and to help decision makers understand the scope and organization of programs, policies, authorities, funding and coordinating mechanisms that comprise US support for public health abroad

Health , International Development Posted: 2009-08-31

Threat Assessments and Reviews: A Note on Current Practice

Stimson Center

Using the existing literature, this 12-page practice note examines current practice in conducting threat assessments. Using the cases of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Uganda it attempts to draw out relevant lessons learned in this area.

Defence, Terrorism & Security , International Development Posted: 2009-08-31

European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalisation

AFD

This 14-page French essay is intended to provide a fresh overview of the goals and particularities of European development cooperation, looking at progress made in recent years, as well as the outlook for the future, against the backdrop of the crisis currently affecting globalisation

International Development , European Union Posted: 2009-08-30

Fixing Global Nutrition Institutions

CGD

This 29-page US essay shows why nutrition is too often a low priority for rich-world donors and even for governments in the most affected countries, and offers two practical suggestions for improvement

Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2009-08-17

The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Conflict and State Fragility in Sub-Saharan Africa

GSDRC

This 41-page issues paper collates recommendations from a range of sources on how the impacts of the financial crisis on countries which are currently politically unstable and suffer from pre-existing conflicts might be addressed and suggests potential areas of collaboration among donors

Disarmament & Peacekeeping , International Development Posted: 2009-08-17

Criss-Crossing Globalization: Uphill Flows of Skill-Intensive Goods and Foreign Direct Investment

CGD

This 38-page working paper considers the developmental impact on source countries of uphill flows of skill-intensive goods and foreign direct investment

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-08-12

From Unpaid to Paid Care Work: The Macroeconomic Implications of HIV and AIDS on Women's Time-tax Burdens

Levy Economics Institute

This 32-page US working paper considers public employment guarantee programs in the context of South Africa as a means to address the nexus of poverty, unemployment, and unpaid work burdens—all factors exacerbated by HIV/AIDS

Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2009-08-04

Access to Sustainable Energy: What Role for International Oil and Gas Companies? Focus on Nigeria

IIED

This 46-page report explores how international oil and gas companies can contribute to tackling energy poverty in the regions where they operate

Energy , International Development Posted: 2009-07-31

Land Grab or Development Opportunity? Agricultural Investment and International Land Deals in Africa

IIED

This 145-page report discusses key trends and drivers in land acquisitions, the contractual arrangements underpinning them and the way these are negotiated, and the early impacts on land access for rural people in recipient countries

International Development Posted: 2009-07-31

How Will Latin America Fare after the Current Crisis?

CGD

This 6-page speech analyzes the effect of the global financial crisis on Latin America

International Development , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-07-29

Conditional Cash Transfers : Reducing Present and Future Poverty

World Bank

A 384-page report showing that there is good evidence that conditional cash transfers (CCTs) have improved the lives of poor people

Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2009-07-29

Aid Coordination on the Ground: Are Joint Country Assistance Strategies the Answer?

Brookings

This 39-page US working paper considers whether the use of joint country assistance strategies will improve aid effectiveness

International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-07-27

Climate Change and Vulnerable Societies

Brookings

A US House testimony on America’s critical role in supporting climate change adaptation in the world’s most vulnerable communities

Climate Change & Environment , International Development Posted: 2009-07-26

The Dark Figure of Corruption

Hoover Institution

A US article on the effects of corruption on developing economies

Corruption , International Development Posted: 2009-07-24

Beyond Subsidies: Triggering a Revolution in Rural Sanitation

IDS

This 4-page UK policy briefing asks how can we maximise the huge potential for transforming rural sanitation in developing countries

Health , International Development Posted: 2009-07-22

Inquiry into Aid Effectiveness

IDS

A submission on aid effectiveness to the UK All Party Parliamentary Group for Dept, Aid and Trade

International Development Posted: 2009-07-22

Towards a Renewed Debt Crisis?

FES

This 68-page German occasional paper argues that the shortcomings in multilateral debt control and relief mechanisms are amplified by the financial crisis. It also provides a detailed debt default risk assessment of HIPC countries which - among other indicators - takes climate change into account.

International Development Posted: 2009-07-19

Chasing the Tigers: Can Fragile States Copy the Asian Miracle?

FRIDE

This 32-page Spanish report, based on a seminar of experts from four continents held in Madrid, asks what lessons can be salvaged from the developmental state for today’s poor and fragmented nations

Governance & Politics , International Development Posted: 2009-07-17

Recovery: The Global Financial Crisis and Middle-Income Countries

CEIP

A 40-page US report advocating the introduction of fundamental labour markets reforms to create high-paying jobs as the key to restarting economic growth in middle-income countries

Economic Policy , International Development Posted: 2009-07-16

European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalization?

Fondation pour l’innovation politique

International Development , European Union Posted: 2009-07-16

Subsidizing Vocational Training for Disadvantaged Youth in Developing Countries: Evidence from a Randomized Trial

IZA

This 46-page paper evaluates the impact of a randomized training program for disadvantaged youth introduced in Colombia in 2005. This randomized trial offers a unique opportunity to examine the impact of training in developing countries

Poverty & Hunger , International Development Posted: 2009-07-13

The Financing of the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF)

CEPS

This 10-page policy brief provides an update on GEEREF with a special focus on its financing and possible impacts of the financial crisis

Energy , International Development Posted: 2009-07-12

Introducing Unemployment Insurance to Developing Countries

IZA

This 40-page policy paper identifies key labor market and institutional differences between developed and developing countries, analyzes how these differences affect the working of the standard, OECD-style unemployment insurance (UI) program, and derives a desirable design of unemployment benefit program in developing countries

International Development , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-10

G8 Africa Action Plan: Enhance Strategies for Development

Brookings

This US article argues that the G8's proposed innovations for development funding do not go far enough and suggests alternative strategies to make the G8 Africa Action Plan more effective in meeting the development goals

International Development Posted: 2009-07-06

World Disasters Report 2009 - Focus on Early Warning, Early Action

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

While natural hazards cannot be prevented, they only become disasters because affected communities are vulnerable and unprepared. This 204-pagereport argues that early warning without early action is not enough

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2009-06-25

The Global Financial Crisis: Lessons Learned and Challenges for Developing Countries

Peterson Institute

A US speech offering a perspective on the causes of the global financial crisis and how it differs from previous global financial crises.The speaker then proposes some key relevant lessons

Economic Policy , International Development Posted: 2009-06-24

Do International Labor Standards Contribute to the Persistence of the Child Labor Problem?

IZA

This 43-page discussion paper studies whether international labour standards and product boycotts may delay the ultimate eradication of child labour

Families, Children & Youth , International Development Posted: 2009-06-23

The Impact of Microcredit on the Poor in Bangladesh: Revisiting the Evidence

CGDEV

How robust is the evidence that microcredit improves the lives of the poor by, for example, increasing or stabilizing household consumption? Three landmark studies put microfinance to that test in Bangladesh, but the contradictions among them have produced lasting controversy and confusion. This 50-page working paper reevaluates the previous studies and finds a way to end the impasse

International Development , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-06-22

European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalization?

Fondation pour l’innovation politique

International Development , European Union Posted: 2009-06-15

Acting Autonomously or Mimicking the State and Peers? A Panel Tobit Analysis of Financial Dependence and Aid Allocation by Swiss NGOs

CESifo

A 37-page working paper examining the relative effectiveness of official development aid and NGO aid

International Development Posted: 2009-06-09

European Food Safety Regulation and the Developing Countries: Regulatory Problems and Possibilities

DIIS

This 44-page Danish working paper identifies those EU food safety law requirements that cause the most problems for developing countries exporters of food products and it points to possible ways of overcoming them

International Development , European Union Posted: 2009-06-07