Research Focus

Policy Brief challenges disproportionate influence of aid on developing countries, while diaspora communties – who send more funds – are excluded from democratic processes.

How far does the failure to address indigenous interests and needs in urban policies remain a barrier to inclusive development in Latin America?

Through six detailed case studies, research draws on empirical evidence to plot the move from green design to sustainable, inclusive innovation.

Rather than being a flagrant violation of good governance, did the secret loans simply follow the road shaped by donors and lenders?

Co-operatives in the developing world continue to serve many communities in need of basic services. New research identifies the factors most conducive to their resilience.

China's impact on Africa is one of the most controversial topics in the field of Sino-African relations. Now, a special issue of the African Review of Economics and Finance seeks to advance the debates.

Kenyan research helps increase understanding of demand from bottom of the pyramid segments for such technologies, and of the barriers and opportunities for their commercialisation.

The UK is facing increasing calls for devolution, but where does governance end and leadership begin? A comparison of the UK and Italy contributes to the enquiry.

As calls increase for communities, markets and states to be complements rather than substitutes, new paper discusses policy implications of latest findings.

Special open access issue of Global Social Policy offers evidence of how regional organisations in southern Africa and South America are initiating new norms to improve health rights.

Evidence from Indian biotechnology and medical device industries shows industry associations to be indispensable to national innovation systems, particularly healthcare.

Should happiness be a policy goal of governments? Latest research helps steer a course through the debates, and points to the need for pragmatic action.