Research
The Curse: Why Natural Resources Are Not Always a Good Thing
It is striking how often countries that are rich with oil, minerals or fertile land have failed to grow more rapidly than those without. Angola, Nigeria and Sudan are all awash in petroleum, yet most
Kenya’s Diaspora is a Force to Reckon With in Planning the Country’s Future
Kenya’s new economic diplomacy is working.
How Can Commodity Producers Make Fiscal and Monetary Policy Less Procyclical?
Book abstract: Countries with an abundance of natural resources, many of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, often show a record of relatively poor economic performance compared with non-resource-rich co
Making Democratic-Governance Work: The Consequences for Prosperity
Does democratic governance expand wealth and prosperity?
Civil Society, Public Action and Accountability in Africa
This paper examines the potential role of civil society action in increasing state accountability for development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Impact Evaluation of Niger’s IMAGINE Program
Asian Interest Means Africa Needs New Economic Vision
In a much-publicized statement apparently aimed at China, during her recent visit to Africa U.S.
Seeding Diplomacy
The rising concern over global food price volatility has put agriculture at the centre of international cooperation.
The New Model of Foreign Aid Drawn from the Experiences of Japan and the United States
This paper compares Japan and the US as they provide different types of capital to the developing world, focusing especially on foreign aid and, to some extent, also on remittances and the role of NGO
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