Searching for Gender Equality
Policies combating violence against women vary widely from one country to the next. Studies trying to account for these differences have pointed to a variety of cultural, economic, and political … Continue reading
Right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard health
The present report considers health financing in the context of the right to health. Full realization of the right to health is contingent upon the availability of adequate, equitable and … Continue reading
Planning, Connecting, and Financing Cities–Now : Priorities for City Leaders
This book distils lessons learned into a practical framework for sustainable urbanization, which is organized around the three policy pillars of the title. The coordination among these pillars is critical, particularly the … Continue reading
Future Proofing Cities
A major new report ‘Future Proofing Cities’ has been published by Atkins in a unique partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) and University College London (UCL). This report … Continue reading
Migration and health in China: An empirical analysis
Jay Pan – Migrants tend to experience deterioration in health status, relative to local residents with comparable conditions. Also, migrants experience significantly poorer access to medical care services. Furthermore, the estimated … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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