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1 January 2000
Published by: IDS
The Chinese government has managed a gradual liberalisation of the labour market over the past twenty years. This paper explores the process in the health sector. The strategy has been to establish a broad policy framework within which individuals and enterprises are encouraged to adapt.
1 January 2000
Published by: IDS
Alex de Waal looks at the linkages between political processes and institutions and the prevention of famine. He examines the 'democracy prevents famine' hypothesis and concludes that democratic political institutions and processes can play a lead role in the struggle against famine but their effectiveness depends on the development of political coalitions in the countries concerned and the strategies they use.
1 January 2000
Published by: IDS
Trade in horticulture is an African success story. Kenyan and Zimbabwean producers are now well established in the value chain. The question now is how to maintain or improve upon this position in a highly competitive market.
1 January 2000
Published by: The Policy Press
However, there is still a lot of variation in the practice of partnerships around the country and across the different departments of...
1 January 2000
Published by: University of Stirling
1 January 2000
Published by: Overseas Development Institute
This paper has three elements. The first identifies the pre-eminence of a health-based view within the water and sanitation sector. This...
1 January 2000
Published by: Saferworld
It is difficult to determine the actual impact of donor policies on the risks of violent conflict and on their potential for peace...
1 January 2000
1 January 2000
Democratic transitions represent unique opportunities in which movements of the poor can coalesce, place their demands on the...
1 January 2000
Many of Zambia’s poorest and most isolated communities live and farm around the floodplains in Western Province. Recurrent droughts...
