This sourcebook is a reference tool focussing on climate-smart agriculture (CSA). It examines CSA's potential, its challenges and its limitations in the agricultural sector, including forestry and fisheries at national and subnational levels. The sourcebook aims to assist political and technical managers to understand options available for policy and planning, investments and ...» more
Library
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.
Just keeping them busy? Youth employment projects as a peacebuilding tool
Youth unemployment is a particular concern to the peacebuilding agenda and has resulted in the prioritisation of giving young people jobs in post-conflict countries and an increase in resources for youth employment projects. This article challenges the traditional theory of the change underpinning these projects that job creation for young people will naturally strengthen ...» more
Youth entrepreneurship in the contemporary global South
This short editorial explores the importance of entrepreneurship among youth in the global South. It offers an overview of the various ways in which young people are finding economic niches within uncertain economic landscapes. However, it warns against the ideological risks attached to celebrations of youth entrepreneurialism and calls for a focus on entrepreneurship that ...» more
Inclusivity and local perspectives in peacebuilding: Issues, lessons, challenges
Recent attention on inclusivity so far has not translated into major changes in the way international actors operationalise peace building. This paper identifies key issues, lessons and challenges that need to be taken into consideration for strengthening and deepening the uptake of diverse perspectives in peacebuilding processes. It highlights that inclusivity is about ...» more
Skills development for inclusive and sustainable growth in developing Asia-Pacific
This paper brings together views, perspectives, and insights from policy makers, practitioners, and leading experts on skills development for inclusive and sustainable growth. The volume is organized in four parts: major trends and concerns relating to skills development prominent issues and strategies that are emerging in the technical and vocational education and ...» more