Many institutions play a vital role in sub-Saharan aid effectiveness — but how important is donor specialisation? Foreign-owned firms are more likely to cooperate with foreign universities — but is this true across Europe? And when it comes to regulating the digital economy, are we moving towards a ‘win-win’ or a ‘lose-lose’ scenario in WTO policymaking? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in January 2018 — in two policy briefs, fo...
Innovation spurs employment across South Asia — but what kind of innovation and in what industries? More and more states are investing in social protection for their citizens — but how do countries compare in the latest indices? And many Afghan migrants pass through Greece and Turkey — but why do some stay while others continue on to other European countries? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in December 2017 — in two book chapters, four PhD disse...
Across Africa, mobile broadband has helped drive technological development. But as one problem is solved another arises — like the growing digital divide between men and women, and urban and rural areas. How can public policies narrow these gaps? In post-conflict states, e-government ‘solutions’ can streamline official workloads. But how far do they influence reconstruction? In India, the spread of diarrhoea is not only about access to sanitation but also about engrained habits...
In Ethiopia, firms innovate to improve their competitiveness. But do they, or would they, innovate to reduce their environmental footprint? If not, should the government encourage change through incentives or sanctions? In Latin America, there is normally some interplay between research institutions and private companies. But how close or intense are these partnerships, and to what end? Worldwide, migration can be a harrowing experience, driving some into drug and substance abuse. But for new ar...
How are policymakers involved in innovation trajectories? What is sextortion and why should it be defined as a form of corruption and a criminal offence? How does economic diversification occur, or in other words, is strategic diversification required to increase economic complexity or are market incentives sufficient to drive this process of catching-up? These are just a few of the questions tackled by our researchers in September 2017 — in six journal articles, two reports, and eleven working ...
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...
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...
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...