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Growth - summaries and synthesis for Mobilising Knowledge for Development

Recent summaries of DFID research on growth

Making free trade work for women in Southern Africa

Trade agreements are being negotiated between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. While the treaties are meant to promote free trade and economic growth, their impacts on women will not necessarily be positive. Gender analysis must be part of trade negotiations if women are to share in the benefits.

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Openness to trade helps small island states attract foreign investment

Foreign direct investment has the potential to contribute to growth and development in small island developing states. But little is known about what drives investment flows to small island states. How do SIDS attract foreign investment?

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Bringing business to cities in China, India and Brazil

How do firms operating in China, India and Brazil make choices about where to locate their business? While capital cities are always attractive, the advantages of other cities are determined by labour relations, economic geography and size. Since urban development promotes economic growth, it is important to understand the factors that determine firm location.

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Economic growth in Viet Nam is not shared equally by all ethnic minorities

There are substantial differences in living standards among Viet Nam’s 54 officially recognised ethnic groups. Most lowland Vietnamese Kinh, who make up 84 percent of the population, have benefited greatly from economic reforms initiated since the late 1980s. However, most ethnic minority groups have gained less and are being left behind.

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