Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

Public Space – A space of lost opportunities?

Aili Vahtrapuu – The 21st century urban model is controversial and changing everywhere in the world. It consists of a plethora of symbols, occurring as both visible and sometimes invisible … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 5 February 2013 · Leave a comment

The MDGs post-2015: why we should do less

Bill Morton – Adopting a ‘do nothing for now’ approach at the moment when debate is hotting up on the post-2015 framework might be anathema to those deeply invested in development … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3 February 2013 · Leave a comment

Transgender People, Rights and HIV Vulnerability in the Asia-Pacific Region

The ‘Lost in Transition: Transgender People, Rights and HIV Vulnerability in the Asia-Pacific Region’ report aims to provide a research and strategic information framework. It will guide governments, civil society, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3 February 2013 · Leave a comment

Water Insecurity: A Threat for Pakistan and India

The brief provides an overview of water security issues in Pakistan, the impact of the Indus Water Treaty on India-Pakistan relations, and provides recommendations on internal water management in Pakistan. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3 February 2013 · Leave a comment

Gender Patterns and Value of Unpaid Work

Xiao-yuan Dong, Xinli An – Despite its important implications for well-being and gender equality, unpaid work is not counted in conventional income and labour force statistics. The provision of household and … Continue reading →

Thursday, 17 January 2013 · Leave a comment

Putting inequality on the map

Sara Murawski – In recent decades, inequality has been increasing worldwide. Although the middle classes are growing, most of the world’s population continues to live close to the poverty lines. ‘Emerging giants’ … Continue reading →

Friday, 11 January 2013 · Leave a comment

Rethinking Agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Nations of the Greater Mekong Subregion need to ‘rethink’ their agricultural industries to meet future food needs, given the social shifts and climate changes that are forecast for the coming … Continue reading →

Friday, 11 January 2013 · Leave a comment

How “Middle Class” Are the New Middle Classes in Developing Countries?

Andy Sumner – Middle-income countries are now home to most of the world’s extreme poor, the billion people living on less than $1.25 a day and a further billion people … Continue reading →

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 · Leave a comment

Center for Health Market Innovations 2012 Highlights

In Highlights: 2012, the Center for Health Market Innovations (CHMI) identifies a number of new trends in solutions that aim to improve the quality, affordability and accessibility of health care … Continue reading →

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 · Leave a comment