China is developing rapidly on many fronts, but how broad and how deep are scientific links between China and EU member states (especially the less advanced countries)? Some African nations are experimenting with cash transfer programmes, but will they be able to scale up and improve health and education outcomes across the board? And scenario planning can help predict migration flows, but what are the long-term trends and implications for population mobility? These are just a few of the questio...
Can diaspora investments help fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? How does aid affect growth and institutions in sub-Saharan Africa? And how do European nations compare, globally, in terms of innovation capacity? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in June 2017 — in three journal articles and five working papers, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Journal articles ‘Beyond patriotic discourse in financing the SD...
Last year was perhaps the most electorally-charged year in West Africa’s nearly six decades of independence. Numerous local, legislative and national elections were held peacefully and conclusively in no fewer than seven states: Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea and Niger. Breaking with the cycle of violent coups-d’états and state captures, the region has finally embarked on a new path of political aggiornamento based on the principle of free, fair and transparent elections...
How has research and development shaped the Dutch economy over the last few decades? How can innovation in sanitation help rural Indian communities to overcome disease? And how long can the EU survive without reform? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in May 2017 — in one book and four working papers, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Books ‘A Second Chance for Europe – Economic, Political and Legal Perspectives o...
How can African nations boost their development through science, technology, and innovation? How does an organisation’s structure affect its behaviour? And what are the links between civil society and the improvement of migrant rights? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in April 2017 — in two books, three commissioned reports, three journal articles, and four working papers, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Books...
A joint post by Dr. Mindel van de Laar and Prof. David Van Slyke. ••• Governing is no longer the sole responsibility of states – today’s reality is far more inclusive and demands coordination with NGOs, non-profits, and the private sector. These are changes driven by the sheer complexity of policy challenges, which rarely if ever respect national borders. Take for example regional and cross-border conflicts around the world. The fallout from such wars goes far beyond individual countries, affect...
What are the trade-offs between forestry and social protection policies? What are the links between productivity and international certification? And is there a glass ceiling for migrants in China? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in March 2017 — in one UN FAO policy brief, six journal articles, and six working papers, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Journal articles ‘Migration, entrepreneurship and developmen...
Is innovation destroying jobs across Europe? Do authoritarian regimes gain “extra” development funding from the Chinese? And why are so many South Africans still malnourished, despite social grants? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in February 2017 — in three journal articles and eight working papers, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Journal articles ‘Raising the international poverty line – a...
How much do remittances promote growth in Sub-Saharan Africa? How big is the citation-impact gap between the Global South and North? How much should users be able to shape ICT innovation policy? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in January 2017 — in six working papers, six journal articles, and two research reports, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Book chapters ‘India: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment G...
What are the best safeguards against hunger and poverty in rural Sub-Saharan Africa? What are the latest strategies to support innovation policy in developing countries? And how can migrant workers be guaranteed protection in the Middle East? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in December 2016 — in eight working papers, seven journal articles, and six PhD theses, among many others. Click here for the full list of our most recent publications. Book chapters ‘Me...