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Beyond Remittances: The Role of Diaspora in Poverty Reduction in Their Countries of Origin. [PDF]
This paper analyzes the impact of established Diaspora on the reduction of poverty, and identifies ways in which policy interventions, especially from donors of official development assistance, might strengthen that impact.
Erin Patrick, Kathleen Newland
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Environmental Politics in North and East Syria/Rojava: A Scoping and Conceptual Literature Review
ABSTRACT This article presents a scoping and conceptual literature review on environmental politics in North and East Syria/Rojava. The review aims to synthesize existing academic research in English on the interplay between armed conflict and environmental change in the region, focusing on the Kurdish‐led socio‐political model known as the Autonomous ...
Pinar Dinc +2 more
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Update on the Jamaican Economy [PDF]
This paper looks at Jamaica's stalled agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), its economic performance over the past year and examines its persistently high debt burden.
Jake Johnston, Juan Antonio Montecino
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On Investment Law and Questions of Change
This article analyses the various ways in which investment law raises questions of change. It distinguishes between changes in international investment norms, and changes in a host state’s regulatory system which is subject to the control of such norms ...
Paine, J.
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US‐Japan Alliance: Emmeshing Bilateralism Into Broader Multilateralism
ABSTRACT In the 21st Century, geopolitical confrontation between the Eurasian continental powers and the sea powers works to divide Asia. The US‐Japan alliance has transformed itself from Japanʼs asymmetrical security dependence of the Cold War period into a mutual and more integrated partnership today.
Yoichiro Sato
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Abstract Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is one of the largest global illegal activities, and it negatively affects biodiversity and sustainable development worldwide. DNA barcoding coupled with high‐throughput sequencing (i.e., metabarcoding) is useful in identifying taxa affected by IWT and has been used routinely for decades.
Maria Joana Ferreira da Silva +9 more
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In recent history, investor-state dispute settlement (“ISDS”) has faced extensive criticism that largely stems from its alleged failure to promote key aspects of the rule of law. In response to the serious backlash against ISDS, various suggestions for reform have been put forward. One of the leading proposals tabled is the potential establishment of a
Butler, Nicolette, Tarawneh, Jasem
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When Aid Comes With Strings: Donor Power and Everyday Anti‐Trafficking Work in Moldova
ABSTRACT Anti‐trafficking governance in Moldova unfolds far from the conference rooms where global priorities are set. Drawing on ethnographically informed research and 15 interviews with frontline practitioners, this article shows how donor agendas shape the daily realities of anti‐trafficking work, not only through funding, but through the softer ...
Ludmila Bogdan
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Institutional Reforms and the Role of Multilateral Aid Agencies [PDF]
foreign aid, institutions, development ...
Ikhide, Sylvanus I.
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A review of international trade and investment agreements and nutrition policy space in the Pacific. [PDF]
Bunkley N, McCool J, Garton K.
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