Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics of COVID-19

Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics of COVID-19

This book confronts the vulnerabilities that have been revealed by the pandemic and its consequences. It examines vulnerabilities for people who have been harmed or will be harmed by the … Continue reading →

Thursday, 16 July 2020 · Leave a comment
Vulnerability of informal settlements in the context of rapid urbanization and climate change

Vulnerability of informal settlements in the context of rapid urbanization and climate change

Rapid urbanization and climate change together increase the vulnerability of poor urban communities to natural hazards, undermining urban resilience. It is therefore critical to identify and deepen our understanding of … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 16 April 2019 · Leave a comment
Vulnerability of informal settlements in the context of rapid urbanization and climate change

Vulnerability of informal settlements in the context of rapid urbanization and climate change

Rapid urbanization and climate change together increase the vulnerability of poor urban communities to natural hazards, undermining urban resilience. It is therefore critical to identify and deepen our understanding of … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3 March 2019 · Leave a comment
Social capital and household vulnerability

Social capital and household vulnerability

The empirical results indicate that both commune shocks and household shocks are associated with the higher likelihood of having state-run group memberships, except for the case of the political party. … Continue reading →

Thursday, 3 January 2019 · Leave a comment
Report on the World Social Situation

Report on the World Social Situation

Universal social protection is a potent development policy tool that can alleviate poverty, inequality and social exclusion. Few countries have been able to reduce poverty and improve living conditions on … Continue reading →

Monday, 16 July 2018 · Leave a comment
The Decade of Adjustment: A Review of Austerity Trends 2010-2020 in 187 Countries

The Decade of Adjustment: A Review of Austerity Trends 2010-2020 in 187 Countries

This paper: (i) examines the latest IMF government spending projections for 187 countries between 2005 and 2020; (ii) reviews 616 IMF country reports in 183 countries to identify the main … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 3 November 2015 · Leave a comment
Policy brief – The Forthcoming Adjustment Shock

Policy brief – The Forthcoming Adjustment Shock

According to IMF projections, 2016 marks the beginning of a second, major period of expenditure contraction globally. This ILO paper questions if the projected fiscal contraction trajectory—in terms of timing, … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 3 November 2015 · Leave a comment

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