Category: International Development

An Objective Analysis of Urban Corruption in India – Working With, Not Around

While evaluating corruption in India, one only focuses on the ways in which it inhibits growth. However, when looking at corruption at the local levels (local administration, city governments, municipal corporations, local development authorities), there should be more nuance and variation in one’s evaluation. By bringing together insights from Yuen Yuen Ang’s ‘China’s Gilded Age:… Read more An Objective Analysis of Urban Corruption in India – Working With, Not Around

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Menstrual Hygiene in Africa: A Tale of the Forgotten Women and Girls

by Lisa Nyamadzawo   Sanitation often lags behind many other services and commodities across the globe. The State of the World’s Sanitation Report by UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO) estimates an alarming figure of 4.2 billion people, that’s over half of the world’s population without access to proper sanitation. Poor sanitation contributes to over 830,000… Read more Menstrual Hygiene in Africa: A Tale of the Forgotten Women and Girls

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Climate Change and Local Governance: Why Local Governments Should Spearhead Climate Action  

by Lisa Nyamadzawo Over the world, climate change has become an even more pressing issue within the development space. Climate change hazards are becoming more frequent and devastating, affecting lives and critical infrastructure. Governments and international organizations are pacing to sign treaties and agreements as international cooperation will be one of the most important solutions… Read more Climate Change and Local Governance: Why Local Governments Should Spearhead Climate Action  

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Inclusive Informal Sector Policies in African Cities: The Challenge

by Lisa Nyamadzawo      According to ILO, in 2015, the informal economy accounted for 60% of all economic activities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2019, 80% of all employment in Sub-Saharan Africa was in the informal sector (ILO, 2019). This is indicative that the informal economy is at a rise and this poses a serious… Read more Inclusive Informal Sector Policies in African Cities: The Challenge

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