Invisible Women in History and Global Studies
This article questions the continuing invisibility of the significant scale of the involvement of women in historical movements/moments. The focus is on Mahatma Gandhi-led Civil Disobedience movement (1930–1933), which was … Continue reading
Democracy Does Cause Growth
We provide evidence that democracy has a significant and robust positive effect on GDP. Our empirical strategy relies on a dichotomous measure of democracy coded from several sources to reduce … Continue reading
Precarious Work and the Organisation of Workers
The issue of precarious work and of the organisation of precarious workers is becoming one of the core themes of research not just within the sociology of work and labour … Continue reading
The science and practice of urban planning in slums
Originally posted on UGEC Viewpoints:
Jose Lobo Arizona State University, USA The historical experience of the now developed economies is that urbanization accompanied and fostered industrialization, economic growth and productivity…
When theory meets reality: assumptions, feasibility and implications of a complexity-informed approach
This paper explores options for development managers once they’ve identified some complex elements of their work. It provides a brief overview of the complexity discourse in international development and key … Continue reading
Pro-poor, inclusive green growth: experience and a new agenda
The ‘Pro poor, inclusive green growth’ report demonstrates how green growth can address some of the drivers of poverty and social exclusion. Published by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) … Continue reading
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