Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

India’s Evolution vs. China’s Revolution

India’s Evolution vs. China’s Revolution

Austin Williams – In these two developing nations, the model is “the future”, so they should be forgiven much. In Britain, by contrast, the Prime Minister has just announced his plans … Continue reading →

Friday, 22 March 2013 · Leave a comment
Impact of Health Insurance Schemes for the Informal Sector

Impact of Health Insurance Schemes for the Informal Sector

“This paper summarizes the literature on the impact of state subsidized or social health insurance schemes that have been offered, mostly on a voluntary basis, to the informal sector in … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 · Leave a comment
Europe in crisis and Asia emerging: a look at social protection

Europe in crisis and Asia emerging: a look at social protection

In Western Europe, welfare states are being dismantled. In Asia, a strong movement demanding social protection is emerging. If both were able to find each other and work together, an … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 · Leave a comment
Housing and Hope

Housing and Hope

Arjun Appadurai – The deep significance of housing lies thus in its intimate connection to dwelling, dignity and the cultural design of physical intimacy; housing provides the link between kinship, reproduction … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 · Leave a comment
The political context of universal health coverage

The political context of universal health coverage

Remco van de Pas – Universal Health coverage is in essence linked to political demands, choices and inherent power relations, both at the national and global level. If we all agree … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 · Leave a comment

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