Institute of Development Studies

IDS In Focus issue 3 - Concern for the Bottom Billion

The latest issue of In Focus, called Concern for the Bottom Billion, explores the strengths and weaknesses of the policies advocated in Paul Collier's controversial and influential book The Bottom Billion. The 13 four-page policy briefs discuss a wide range of research on issues Collier raises, including aid, trade, military intervention and international conventions.

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• Leonard, D. and Haddad, L. (2008) 'Assessing the Policy Prescriptions in The Bottom Billion', IDS In Focus 3.1, Brighton: IDS
• McKay, A and Sumner, A (2008) 'Economic Growth, Inequality and Poverty Reduction: Does Pro-Poor Growth Matter', IDS In Focus 3.2, Brighton: IDS
• Humphrey, J. (2008) 'Where Does China Fit in the Bottom Billion Narrative?', IDS In Focus 3.3, Brighton: IDS
• Hedger, M. and Tanner, T. (2009) 'Does Climate Change Alter the Agenda for the Bottom Billion?', IDS In Focus 3.4, Brighton: IDS
• Fairhead, J (2008) 'Tackling the Natural Resource Trap', IDS In Focus 3.5, Brighton: IDS
• Wilson, F. (2008) 'Challenges and Policy Options facing the Landlocked', IDS In Focus 3.6, Brighton: IDS
• Leonard, D and Justino, P (2008) 'Sources of Rebellion in Bottom Billion Countries', IDS In Focus 3.7, Brighton: IDS
• Leonard, D. and Bagayoko-Penone, N. (2008) 'Military Interventions and Security for the Bottom Billion', IDS In Focus 3.8, Brighton: IDS
• Moore, M. (2008) 'Improving Governance in Bottom Billion Countries', IDS In Focus 3.9, Brighton: IDS
• Schmidt, A (2008) 'International Laws and Charters: Global Prescriptions for Effective Reform?', IDS In Focus 3.10, Brighton: IDS
• Gasiorek, M., Winters, L.A. and Robinson, S. (2008) 'International Trade and the Bottom Billion: Designing the Helping Hand', IDS In Focus 3.11, Brighton:
• Jones, S and Tarp, F (2008) 'Foreign Aid and the Bottom Billion', IDS In Focus 3.12, Brighton: IDS
• Haddad, L. (2008) 'Development Narratives: Recent Trends and Future Needs', IDS In Focus 3.13, Brighton: IDS