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2011
What Drives States to Support the Development of Productive Sectors?
Author: Lindsay Whitfield, Ole Therkildsen
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This paper reviews the many but disparate arguments on the comparative political economy of development and presents a conceptual approach that builds on the most convincing insights to date. More on «What Drives States to Support the Development of Productive Sectors?»

13 Dec 2010
Links Between Resource Extraction, Governance and Development
Author: Richard Auty
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This paper addresses the analytical and empirical links between resource extraction, governance and development, with a focus on the resource-curse thesis. More on «Links Between Resource Extraction, Governance and Development»

Jun 2010
Mobile Phones and Economic Development in Africa
Author: Jenny C Aker, Isaac M Mbiti
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
The authors examine the growth of mobile phone technology over the past decade and consider its potential impacts upon quality of life in low-income countries, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. More on «Mobile Phones and Economic Development in Africa»

2009
Digging for Peace: Private Companies and Emerging Economies in Zones of Conflict
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
This report summarizes proceedings from an annual Fatal Transactions conference to discuss the topic of private companies and emerging economies in zones of conflict and sub-Saharan Africa in particular. More on «Digging for Peace: Private Companies and Emerging Economies in Zones of Conflict»

Jun 2008
Rules for the Global Environment
Author: Horst Siebert
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
The publication discusses the institutional framework needed to develop an international regulatory system to counter environmental degradation. More on «Rules for the Global Environment»

Apr 2008
The Augmented Solow Model with Mincerian Schooling and Externalities
Author: Kai Carstensen, Erich Gundlach, Susanne Hartmann
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This publication examines the relationship between the accumulation of educational capital and macroeconomic development. More on «The Augmented Solow Model with Mincerian Schooling and Externalities»

2008
Sub-Saharan Africa and the 'Resource Curse'
Author: Sam Jones
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This working paper examines the question of natural resources and foreign investment with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. More on «Sub-Saharan Africa and the 'Resource Curse'»

May 2005
Context Matters – Rethinking the Resource Curse in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Matthias Basedau
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper outlines the different areas and transmission channels of sub-Saharan Africa’s resource curse. More on «Context Matters – Rethinking the Resource Curse in Sub-Saharan Africa»

Apr 2005
Addressing the Challenge of HIV/AIDS: Macroeconomic, Fiscal and Institutional Issues
Author: Maureen Lewis
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper analyzes the impact of abrupt HIV/AIDS funding on macroeconomic stability, fiscal health and the development of health institutions. More on «Addressing the Challenge of HIV/AIDS: Macroeconomic, Fiscal and Institutional Issues»

Sep 2004
Rethinking Agricultural Policies for Pro-Poor Growth
Author: Andrew Dorward, Shenggen Fan, Jonathan Kydd, Hans Lofgren, Jamie Morrison, Colin Poulton, Neetha Rao, Laurence Smith, Hardwick Tchale, Sukhadeo Thorat, Ian Urey, Peter Wobst
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper takes an in-depth look at challenges policymakers face in reducing poverty in rural areas with reference to subsidies. More on «Rethinking Agricultural Policies for Pro-Poor Growth»

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