Well-being and the Art of Measuring the Invisible
Romina Boarini – Measuring well-being, an endeavour that more and more scientists over the world, as well as policy organisations such as the OECD, pursue seriously and systematically, is to some extent … Continue reading
Toward Gender Equality in East Asia and the Pacific
Toward Gender Equality in East Asia and the Pacific examines the relationship between gender equality and development and outlines an agenda for public action to promote more effective and inclusive … Continue reading
2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development
Despite the progress, gaps remain in many areas. The worst disparity is the rate at which girls and women die relative to men in developing countries. Excess female deaths account … Continue reading
Government designed for new times: A global conversation
At a time when governments must do more with less, how can they provide the prosperity, health, and security their citizens demand? The new McKinsey Center for Government convenes a … Continue reading
Political Settlements, Elite Pacts, and Governments of National Unity
Edward Laws – How should political settlements be defined and understood? How should elite pacts and governments of national unity (GNUs) be defined and understood? The concept of the ‘political … Continue reading
Manila’s poor, bridging service gaps and strengthening mental resilience
This issue of the Asian Trends Monitoring (ATM) Bulletin looks into service delivery for the urban poor in Manila. We highlight the challenges of providing a network of functioning services … Continue reading
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