This project seeks to examine the links between women's economic empowerment, women's paid work, and their unpaid care responsibilities.
This project seeks to generate evidence on barriers that stop young Bangladeshi girls from advancing economically. Researchers will examine interventions and policies that are effective in removing the barriers.
This grant will help the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University (Ottawa) publish three volumes of Canada Among Nations (CAN), described as the country's best "publication of record" on Canadian international relatio
International development assistance has traditionally been dominated by former colonial powers and wealthy industrialized nations.
Although many developing countries are working on appropriate mechanisms for financing adaptation to combat climate-related problems, there is a great need for research and insight to support these efforts.
Women's economic empowerment can improve if globalization and urbanization lead to greater opportunities for employment.
This project aims to develop policy guidelines and training material on how to promote women's well-being and economic growth. The project team will review the literature on how women's economic empowerment and economic growth interact.
This project will evaluate the impact of skills training on women's livelihoods in rural Pakistan.
The gaps in knowledge and information between farmers and policymakers, and the communication gaps that may arise as a result, could undermine adaptation to climate change.
Developing countries in general suffer from a shortage of policy intellectuals capable of shaping the policy agenda and regulations that have an impact on economic growth and poverty reduction.