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The Political Economy of Lebanon’s Financial Crisis

This paper examines the structural causes of the financial collapse, the subsequent impact on Lebanon’s social protection systems, and the limitations of shock-responsive social protection (SRSP) frameworks in such a context.

Mining Legitimacy: Governing the Politics of Resource-Based Green Industrial Policy

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

Green transitions are not only technological but deeply political. They rely on resources – land, minerals, water – mostly located in low- and middle-income countries, where extraction is increasingly contested. Drawing on evidence from Argentina and Chile, this paper examines how socioenvironmental conflicts and civic engagement are transforming green industrial policy in resource-rich contexts

Building Trust and Engagement: Vital to Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

Community engagement is a crucial part of preparedness and response to health emergencies. It can enable more effective and equitable...