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  • Research in Action
    Justice and security Poverty Poverty alleviation Economic and social development

    Fear, crime, and social cohesion in urban South Africa

    “Social cohesion” broadly refers to the factors that hold a society together, including shared values and identity, feelings of belonging, civic participation, and political legitimacy. A body of theory based on the experience of communities in high-income countries suggests that strong social cohesion can act as a protective factor against violence. But despite rapid urbanisation in the Global South, there has been little empirical research to date on social cohesion and its relationship to violence in middle- and low-income countries.
    Published date
    Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 11:00
  • Research in Action
    Economic and social development Poverty alleviation Justice and security Poverty Gender

    People, places, and infrastructure: Lessons from Mumbai, Rio, and Durban

    Durban, Mumbai, and Rio exemplify the rapid growth and transformation that has gripped cities across the Global South. They share a host of challenges, including the violence and insecurity that accompany rapid change.
    Published date
    Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 10:00
  • Research in Action
    Justice and security Poverty monitoring Poverty Social protection

    Mega-events in India, Brazil, and South Africa: Lessons for safer cities

    Hosting global events is a popular strategy for boosting city profiles and spurring economic development. But these mega-events produce winners and losers, as infrastructure projects and private sector development compete for space in established neighbourhoods. Most research on mega-events has focused on western experience. In this 2015 paper, Brij Maharaj of the University of Kwazulu-Natal presents a missing perspective, examining three recent mega-events in the Global South.
    Published date
    Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 09:00
  • Research in Action
    EMPLOYMENT YOUTH EXCLUSION JUSTICE Gender

    Knowledge provides alternatives to a life of crime for urban youth

    An in-depth look at youth violence points to a variety of solutions to prevent crime, including mental health support, building community trust, keeping kids in school, and creating job opportunities.
    Published date
    Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 13:30