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21 Mar 2013
Good Governance, Growth and Human Rights
Author: Joyce Banda
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a speech by Malawi's president Joyce Banda in which she presents her vision for her country's future. More on «Good Governance, Growth and Human Rights»

6 Feb 2013
Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh
Author: Ishraq Ahmed
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Spending on social programs to alleviate poverty and address the overall economic needs of the vulnerable segments of the population has been an integral part of the Bangladesh government’s strategy to tackle poverty. More on «Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh»

2013
Malaria – das unterschätzte Entwicklungshemmnis
Author: Erich Gundlach
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Wie die Zahlen der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) belegen, hat es in den letzten Jahren grosse Fortschritte im Kampf gegen die Malaria gegeben, nicht zuletzt weil die betroffenen Länder massive Hilfe von aussen erhalten haben. More on «Malaria – das unterschätzte Entwicklungshemmnis»

Nov 2012
Innovative Aid Instruments and Flexible Financing
Author: Marcus Manuel, Alastair McKechnie, Maia King, Erin Coppin, Lisa Denney
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Over the past two decades, donor countries have begun to recognize that they need to improve their engagement with fragile and post-conflict states. More on «Innovative Aid Instruments and Flexible Financing»
Nov 2012
The Impact of Taxes and Social Spending on Inequality and Poverty in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru
Author: Nora Lustig, George Gray-Molina, Sean Higgins, Miguel Jaramillo, Wilson Jiménez, Veronica Paz, Claudiney Pereira, Carola Pessino, John Scott, Ernesto Yañez
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This article applies a standard tax-and-benefit-incidence analysis to estimate the impact on inequality and poverty of direct taxes, indirect taxes and subsidies and social spending. More on «The Impact of Taxes and Social Spending on Inequality and Poverty in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru »

Oct 2012
Biofuels in Africa
Author: Alexander Gasparatos, Lisa Y Lee, Graham P von Matitz, Manu V Mathai, Jose A Puppim de Oliveira, Katherine J Willis
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This report discusses the impact of biofuel production in Africa, both environmentally and in terms of its socio-economic impact. More on «Biofuels in Africa»
Oct 2012
Infrastructure Services Post-2015
Author: Andrew Scott, Prachi Seth
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper reviews progress towards infrastructure targets under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), trends in access to infrastructure services and key issues concerning the post-2015 infrastructure goals. More on «Infrastructure Services Post-2015»

Sep 2012
Livelihoods in Protracted Crises
Author: Simon Levine
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This background paper explores the concept of protracted crises and discusses how livelihoods and conflict interact. More on «Livelihoods in Protracted Crises»

13 Jun 2012
Rethinking US Security: Economics and Security
Author: Robert Zoellick. Sebastian Mallaby
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This transcript discusses the link between economics and security. More on «Rethinking US Security: Economics and Security»
11 Jun 2012
Competitiveness in Central America
Author: José Luis Guasch, Liliana Rojas-Suarez, Veronica Gonzales
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
Central America remains one of the most impoverished regions on the planet. More on «Competitiveness in Central America»

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