How will extreme weather impact our economies? Does more aid guarantee economic growth and better institutions? And does antiretroviral therapy help people with HIV/AIDS on the labour market? These are a few of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in February 2016 — in three working papers and three journal articles, among others. Click here for the full list. Working Papers ‘On the optimum timing of the global carbon‐transition under conditions of extreme weathe...

How do regional powers secure rare earth supplies? Is Chinese research underrated? And why do some developing countries fail to invest in social protection? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in January 2016 — in five journal articles, seven working papers, and one research report, among others. Click here for the full list. Journal Articles ‘The structure and comparative advantages of China’s scientific research: quantitative and qualitativ...

How does foreign direct investment shape high-tech industries in developing countries like Pakistan? What are the pros and cons of diaspora engagement in fragile countries of origin such as Iraq? How does parental absence impact the educational performance of children in West Africa? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in December 2015 — in three journal articles, four research reports, and six working papers, among others. Click here for the full ...

This article is part of UNU’s COP21 series featuring commentary related to the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21), 30 November–11 December 2015 in Paris. ••• Millions of people worldwide are at risk for displacement resulting from sea level rise, slow-onset environmental degradation and increasing natural disasters. Although recent talks for a “climate change displacement coordination facility” captured little media ...

Is Sino-African trade exacerbating resource dependence in Africa? How have border controls influenced migration across the Caribbean? And how has structural change shaped the economic development of the BRICS countries? Just a few of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in November 2015 — in one book chapter, four working papers, and three PhD defences, among others. Click here for the full list. Book Chapter ‘The Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies ...

What are the comparative advantages of Chinese scientific research? How important is trust in Ethiopian diaspora policies? And how do Arab countries perform in terms of technology transfer in manufacturing? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in September 2015. Our most recent publications are detailed below including three research reports, four book chapters, and 12 journal articles, among many more. Click here for the full list. Book Chapters ‘T...

How does money sent home build social capital in Burundi? How has the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme shaped the ICT sector? And how has aircraft manufacturing evolved, not only via Boeing and Airbus but also firms in developing countries? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in July and August 2015. Our most recent publications are detailed below including two book chapters, four journal articles, and four research reports, among many more. Click ...

In June each year, the closing ceremony marks the end of classes for our Master’s students in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP). Many leave Maastricht to write their thesis, do field research, start an internship or enjoy their summer holiday. The MPP closing ceremony is therefore the chosen occasion to celebrate the end of the academic year with friends and family and serves as an early Graduation Day. Students and faculty members reflect on the year gone by and the future lying a...

Classes have ended for our Master’s students in Public Policy and Human Development and the question of many lips during the closing ceremony of the MPP Class of 2014-2015 was: “Where did the time go?” Daphne Baardman, who served as President of the programme’s student association DEMOS, looked back on an intensive but rewarding study year in Maastricht. Dear MPPers, I maybe should not say this because it is almost too obvious, but really… where did this year go? Not long...

How is it like to be a Master’s student in our double-degree programme in Public Policy and Human Development? How do our students experience their study year in Maastricht and how do they spend their free time? Manisha Kalikadien, who served as student representative in the Education Committee, shared her testimonial at the closing ceremony of the MPP Class of 2014-2015 on 11 June 2015. Hi everyone, After spending four years in Maastricht, I can only say that this year has been one of the...