by developmentatmanchester | Dec 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Lauren Gifford and Jonas Bruun Two veterans of UN climate talks cut through the jargon and tell us what’s new and trending at this year’s summit in Lima, Peru. (Photo: cancilleriadeperu / Flickr) The 20th annual UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Niaz Asadullah and Antonio Savoia Bangladesh’s economy has recorded remarkable economic performance in the new millennium, though its per capita income has remained low. Even more spectacular has been the steady improvement in its levels of many social development...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Joanne Jordan Social capital is becoming increasingly recognised as having a key role in enhancing resilience to climate stress. Joanne Jordan, Lecturer in Climate Change and Development at IDPM, considers in a paper recently published in Climate and Development,...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Nicola Banks The Apprentice is one of my TV highlights. Watching through open fingers as Lord Alan Sugar tries to find his next business partner amongst a bunch of hapless contestants makes one thing very clear: No amount of self-belief can make you a successful...
