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Enhancing the Framework for Entrepreneurship in the West Bank and Gaza
Economic problems facing the West Bank and Gaza include high unemployment, low productivity, and an underperforming private sector.
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Contribution of Mining Activities and Development in Africa: Private, Public and Multilateral Strategies
This research project aims to contribute to a better understanding of the context in which mining investment in Africa takes place.
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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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Supporting Transitions in the Arab World
The Arab Awakening, which started in Tunisia and swept through Egypt, has triggered profound transformation both within Arab states and in the region. These changes will ultimately shape the nature of state-society relations in the Arab world.
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The Role of Militia, Predatory State Authorities, and Rogue Capital in the Horn of Africa
The nature of the relationship between militias, rogue capital, and the state in the Horn of Africa is largely unknown.
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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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Measuring Entrepreneurial Activity in Egypt and Tunisia
This project will examine the evolution of entrepreneurial activity in the wake of the Arab Spring.
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Arab States in Transition
This project will endeavour to explain the political and economic factors influencing transitions in the Arab World in order to help policy actors steer the process toward stable democracy and sustainable, equitable economic growth.
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Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in Water Governance in African Cities - Durban, Maputo, Nairobi
Achieving water security in Africa remains a major challenge for policymakers. Moreover, there is evidence linking climate variability to deteriorating water security in the region, particularly its cities.