Is global inequality getting better or worse? A critique of the World Bank’s convergence narrative
The dominant narrative of global income inequality is one of convergence. Recent high-profile publications by Branko Milanovic and the World Bank claim that the global Gini coefficient has declined since … Continue reading
Friday, 16 June 2017 · Leave a comment
Making Politics Work for Development: Harnessing Transparency and Citizen Engagement
Too often, government leaders fail to adopt and implement policies that they know are necessary for sustained economic development. Political constraints can prevent leaders from following sound technical advice, even … Continue reading
Monday, 13 June 2016 · Leave a comment
Involuntary Resettlement
Report by the World Bank Inspection Panel. The report, which analyzed 22 years of complaints to the Inspection Panel by communities alleging they were harmed by bank projects, found that more … Continue reading
Friday, 15 April 2016 · Leave a comment
