Wellbeing, Poverty and Conflict
Published by: University of Bath
This paper argues for the adoption of a practical concept of wellbeing and the integration of wellbeing audits into all levels of development policy processes.
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Published by: University of Bath
This paper argues for the adoption of a practical concept of wellbeing and the integration of wellbeing audits into all levels of development policy processes.
Published by: Global Development Network
Paper read at 9th Annual Global Development Network Conference on Security for Development: Confronting Threats to Survival and Safety January 29th-31st, at Brisbane, Australia.
Published by: ActionAid
In order to that ensure adaptation financing mechanisms effectively support poor women's adaptation needs, this report makes a number of recommendations directed to country delegates negotiating adaptation financing and to the bodies responsible for the management of these funds.
Published by: IDS
Much of Asia, and especially East Asia, is growing at an impressive rate, though less than before the East Asian crisis. This allows for a very significant reduction in poverty. Continued high growth in this area is crucial as it has a large proportion of the world's poor.
SPA is a research, advocacy and network building programme which aims to overcome barriers to the extension of social protection to poor and marginalized groups in Asia.
Central Asia is defined by its relationship to a precious natural resource: water. In fact, water is such an essential element of the region's identity that once Central Asia was known in classical Greek texts as Transoxiana, which literally means the land on the other side of the Oxus River.
Published by: IDS
China's emergence offers improved growth prospects for Asia as a whole. However, some of the region's poorest countries risk getting left behind. This Research Summary shows how Working Paper 295 explores the economic links developing between China and its Asian neighbours and what can be done to exploit the opportunities and minimise the threats.
Paper prepared for Conference on Financial Globalisation and Domestic Financial Sector Development in South and Central Asia, India
Studying the impact of trade policy changes and other changes in the international economic environment.
Published by: IDS
This IDS Bulletin brings together ten articles that examine threats to sustained growth and suggest ways in which potential challenges might best be mitigated through conscious policy choice and public action under the leadership of Asian governments.