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Open Data for Public Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Understanding an increasingly complex knowledge economy demands economic, social and environmental data from a wide range of sources.
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Supporting and Strengthening the Policy Roles and Practices of Canadian Civil Society Organizations' for Development Effectiveness
A two-year grant will support research, analysis, and dialogue by Canadian civil society organizations to enhance their effectiveness.
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Development of a New Tobacco Tax Policy in Peru
The most direct and effective method for reducing tobacco consumption is to increase the price of tobacco products through legislating higher taxes.
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Global Administrative Law: Improving Inter-institutional Connections in Global and National Regulatory Governance
Research on how the interactions between and among institutions can affect developing countries' ability to implement regulatory goals and reforms will shed light on the neglected field of law and development.
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Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Control Policies in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay
Tobacco use in many Latin American countries is high among boys, girls, men, and women.
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From Data to Development: Exploring the Emerging Impact of Open Government Data in Developing Countries
Releasing freely accessible, standardized, and easily readable government data can increase transparency and accountability. This open government data movement can foster greater civic participation and promote new business opportunities.
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Protecting Privacy in an Increasingly Digital Developing World
The rocketing growth in the number of people online and improvements in computer capacity are making it possible for governments and the private sector to collect and share information on every facet of people's lives.
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Elites, Organized Crime, Violence, and the Erosion of the State in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Despite a consensus that organized crime in Latin America is growing in scope and geographic reach, there is little research on the impact of organized crime on social, economic, and democratic development.
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Greening Small and Medium Enterprises: Its Impact on Competitiveness and Employment
Worldwide, economic growth models currently rely on carbon-based energies and the intensive use of natural resources. This reliance is unsustainable.
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An investigation into the determinants of business performance in Francophone Africa
High-performing businesses are currently seen as a source of job and wealth creation, essential elements of a strategy for inclusive growth.