Lack of an enabling legal framework, poor quality of secondary-school education, an absence of research leaders and role models, and the relatively low priority attached to research are all frequently cited as barriers to research capacity development in developing countries as a whole, and Africa in particular (Whitworth et al 2008). Studies have noted that previous research ...» more
Examples of successful fuel subsidy removal
Where fuel prices are controlled and subsidised by the government, price increases have often met with broad public opposition and, in some cases, violent demonstration. Where governments have been successful they have needed to ensure that reform was politically feasible and the impact on influential groups was mitigated. There are a number of countries which have instituted ...» more
Conflict, Violence, Security and Justice Statistics
This report provides some global statistics relating to armed conflict, armed violence and security and justice. These figures may be useful for the following: highlighting the link between poverty and conflict, security and justice providing international comparisons of national-level issues offering examples of success in relevantly similar contexts acting as measures and ...» more
Shame, Self-Esteem and Poverty
Shame and self-esteem have long been considered inherent components of poverty. Adam Smith first emphasised the relative character of poverty, arguing that poverty was better captured by indicators such as ‘ability to go about without shame’ than absolute material measures. More recently, this relational understanding of poverty has been championed by Amartya Sen who has argued ...» more
