by developmentatmanchester | Sep 10, 2015 | Comment
Dr. Nicola Banks‘ research looks at the experiences of young people in Arusha, Tanzania and their struggles to find employment while living in poverty. During her last research visit, Nicola recorded this video, outlining the potential (and the pitfalls) of...
by developmentatmanchester | Sep 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
By David Hulme In New York the finishing touches are being made to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are due to replace the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With 17 goals, 167 targets and perhaps more than 1,000 indicators those finishing touches...
by developmentatmanchester | Sep 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Professor Uma Kothari and Professor David Hulme The study of international development is undergoing a transformation. Its ideas, institutions, financing and political relations are being transformed by the rise of Asia, climate change and, even more importantly,...
by developmentatmanchester | Aug 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Effective States CEO and Executive Director of Brooks World Poverty Institute Professor David Hulme introduces this new edition of ‘Governance, Management and Development’ outlining how the debates have changed and the four key themes of the book. The last 25...
by developmentatmanchester | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Ralitza Dimova Contrary to conventional wisdom, giving ownership rights on land to women may not be a welfare enhancing panacea in poor agricultural settings. When women have less access to complementary resources such as credit, labour or marketing...
