Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

Connections and the allocation of public benefits

In Vietnam, politically connected households are able to receive support without being reprimanded by the community.. Using panel data, we find evidence that households with connections to local government are … Continue reading →

Wednesday, 21 October 2015 · Leave a comment

Reducing all Forms of Child Poverty: The Need for Comprehensive Measurement

Despite widespread investments in child poverty reduction, the way in which child poverty is measured presents a narrow and partial picture. Current practice is still biased towards measuring static and … Continue reading →

Monday, 7 September 2015 · Leave a comment

The Emergence of an LGBT Movement in Vietnam

Vietnam’s laws, policies and decrees do not explicitly discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals but their rights are not legally protected and they are socially marginalised. The … Continue reading →

Thursday, 19 June 2014 · Leave a comment