While the duality of African economies is well recognized in economic literature, only a few comprehensive studies have examined the formal and informal economies using the same instruments.
This book examines women’s economic empowerment in a range of developing country contexts, investigating the societal structures and norms which keep women from achieving economic equality.
Given the growing emphasis in research and service provision on strengths rather than deficits,
This paper reports on methodological innovations in an ecological investigation of protective processes in the experiences of youths in transition in eight locations around the globe.
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This one page summary points to poor distribution of the health workforce and the low utilization rate for essential obstetric intervention which has lowered the overall quality of service delivery
The study found that HIV treatment and care costs in Vietnam are economical, yet there is potential to further promote efficiency through strengthening competitive procurement, integrating HIV serv
Balanites products offer great opportunity to reduce malnutrition, contribute to food security and reduce poverty among dryland communities.
In this interview with SciDev.Net, Luiz Davidovich, president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, offered his insights about today’s science landscape in Brazil and what he envisions for the futu
Global spending on R&D has reached a new high of $1.7 trillion, with 10 countries accounting for 80 per cent of spending, according to the UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organi
What is the process for institutional change when extraterritorial actors are already installed, have transformed economic dynamics, and have introduced new power relationships in the territory?
This study aims at developing Groundwater Quality Indices (GQIs) that constitute a reliable tool in defining aquifer vulnerability.
Open Research has the potential to advance the scientific process by improving the transparency, rigour, scope and reach of research, but choosing to experiment with Open Research carries with it a