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Is debt leading to the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources?
High external debt levels worldwide have forced ecologically-rich nations to exploit their natural resources to generate revenue. Debt-for-nature swaps offer a promising solution to this problem, but remain challenging to implement in practice.
Guaranteed employment in India actually reduced female labour force participation
A governmental employment-guarantee programme designed to provide economic security to rural households in India has unintentionally reduced women’s labour force participation—deepening gender disparities within households. By guaranteeing employment...
Mobile money in Zambia: Opportunities, challenges & current policy debates
How are Zambians utilising mobile money? What effect does mobile money have on rural poverty? Could tax changes slow mobile money growth?
How safe transport could unlock women’s labour force participation in Pakistan
A lack of safe transportation prevents women in urban Pakistan from entering the labour market. A programme providing subsidised, women-only transport was able to tap into a large pool of female workers, improving mobility and economic empowerment.
