This paper analyses the data from the values surveys carried out in the region since in the past decades in order to assess cross-national variation and trend in the values and perceptions of the youth in several Middle Eastern countries. Based on this analysis, the study also assesses the extent to which the Arab Spring signifies the ushering in of a new cultural episode in ...» more
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This e-library contains more than 4500 external publications on governance, social development, conflict and humanitarian issues. It includes academic and grey literature selected for its basis in good quality research and coverage of a range of perspectives. Policy-oriented summaries of each document are provided, plus links to the full text.
Examining Inclusion: Disability and Community Driven Development
This note discusses the varied strategies adopted by Community Driven Development (CDD) programs to ensure the inclusion of disabled people. It is based on five case studies, which represent a wide spectrum of approaches ranging from micro interventions for building social capital and community-based rehabilitation, to macro strategies for policy reform and advocacy efforts ...» more
Politics Meets Policies: The Emergence of Programmatic Political Parties
This publication is about programmatic political parties: parties that provide citizens with meaningful choice over policies by reaching out to them through coherent political programmes. It explains what programmatic parties are, in which environments they are likely to emerge and how they come about.A Survey of Dimensions and Explanations in the LiteratureSignificantly more ...» more
Small Arms Survey 2014: Women and Guns
The Small Arms Survey 2014: Women and Guns considers the multiple roles of women in the context of armed violence, security, and the small arms agenda. It covers the topics of violence against women and girls, the recent convergence of the small arms agenda with that of women, peace, and security and the potential impact of the Arms Trade Treaty, among others. It also includes ...» more
Accountability for Civil Society by Civil Society: A Guide to Self-Regulation Initiatives
Civil society organisations across the world are being asked to be more and more transparent and demonstrate their accountability. The pressures come from multiple angles, from greater scrutiny over how public money is spent to more sophisticated impact analysis and to increasing demands to demonstrate ‘value for money’. This guide is intended for reflection on CSOs’ ...» more