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Policy Guidelines: Enhancing Markets for Nutrient-Dense Foods in Ghana

Published by: IDS

This report analyses policy options for promoting nutrient-dense foods to reduce undernutrition in Ghana.

Indian Public Opinion Monitor: Baseline Survey Results

Published by: IDS

The Indian Public Opinion Monitor (IPOM) is a longitudinal panel of opinion leaders from across India that aims to provide an ongoing monitor of opinions and perspectives on the economic and social development of India, and on India’s place in the wider world.

South Africa Public Opinion Monitor: Baseline Survey Results

Published by: IDS

The South African Public Opinion Monitor (SAPOM) is a longitudinal panel of 2,526 opinion leaders from across South Africa that aims to provide an ongoing monitor of opinions and perspectives on the economic and social development of South Africa and its place in the wider world.

Book Review: Ajitava Raychaudhuri and Prabir De. 2012. International Trade in Services in India: Implications for Growth and Inequality in a Globalising World

Ajitava Raychaudhuri and Prabir De have compiled a relevant collection on the growing importance of services trade for India and its implications to economic growth and inequality. The book consists of 12 chapters that provide an in-depth discussion of trends in services trade in the aggregate and the sectoral dimensions across higher education, health and transportation services in India. The overarching theme of the book is that the removal of barriers to services trade is welfare-enhancing.

What is Business and Development? An Annotated Bibliography

Published by: IDS

This annotated bibliography provides an exhaustive collection of resources on the topic of Business and Development.

Strengthening Agri-Food Value Chains for Nutrition: Mapping Value Chains for Nutrient-Dense Foods in Ghana

Published by: IDS

By providing evidence on value chains, this report assesses the potential of a number of products to contribute to reducing undernutrition in Ghana.

Evidence on the Impact of Tariff Reductions on Employment in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

This paper analyses the evidence on the impact of tariff reductions on employment in developing countries. We carry out a systematic review of the existing empirical literature, and include both, ex post econometric evidence and ex ante Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) simulation studies. The synthesis of results suggests that the effects of tariff reductions on employment are country and trade policy specific.

Rise and Fall of Indian Microfinance: The Andhra Pradesh Crisis in Perspective

The crisis of microfinance which erupted in 2010 in Andhra Pradesh has complex causes rooted in Indian history.

Human Security and the Next Generation of Comprehensive Human Development Goals

Published by: IDS

This paper makes a case for extending the MDGs beyond 2015 but significantly reshaping them and to move away from the outdated and oversimplified North-South dichotomy.

Measuring the Inclusivity of Inclusive Business

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

‘Inclusive Business’ has enormous potential to contribute positively to development outcomes. Working through core business models, the ‘Inclusive Business’ approach requires minimal outside support and can often reach a scale unattainable by most direct development interventions.