institutions
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Power-sharing institutions can mitigate violent contests for natural resource rents
Local elections in Nigeria may improve representation at the local level, contributing to a more peaceful resolution of contests for resources
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Support for democracy and the future of democratic institutions
It is only democracies that perform well on the dimensions that the public cares about – economic growth, control of corruption, peace and political stability and public good provision – that build support for democratic institutions
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Rebel governance and development in El Salvador
How does rebel governance affect long-term development?
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State capacity and development clusters
Evidence from 25 years of data shows countries form persistent ‘development clusters’ according to their levels of internal peace and state capacity
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The spacial structure of cities in developing countries
Ed Glaeser outlines key urban policy challenges in developing countries and the research needed to address them
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What are the economic effects of landmine clearance?
Demining in Mozambique had a significant impact on the economy due to large positive spillovers
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Transforming developing countries through private sector investment
What do development finance institutions do, and how do they do it?
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Achieving meaningful impact through aid
Collaborating with local partners and responding to country needs are essential for aid to be effective
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Building a functional state in difficult places
Eliana La Ferrara outlines four ways to improve state functionality in fragile environments.