With its advantages, urbanization also brings risks and challenges for fragile cities like Bangkok which are trying to cope with fast population growth.
Tag: development
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The inclusion of governance in the post-2015 development framework has the potential to be an important tool for bridging the credibility gap between citizens and their governments.
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IPI’s Maureen Quinn spoke with Seth Kaplan about the dynamics of poverty and inclusive development, subjects at the core of his new book ‘Betrayed: Politics, Power and Prosperity.’
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Although a milestone for Colombia, May 16 agreement between FARC and government lacks key territorial development component.
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A heated debate triggered over whether humanitarian aid should also build longer-term resilience in communities should consider the context.
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With unfinished business leftover from MDG 3, how will the international community make sure equal rights for women stays on the post-2015 agenda?
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Brazil is justifiably proud of its historical commitment to peace, yet there are signs that Brazil’s forward momentum in promoting safety, security, justice, and governance is lagging.
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The author examines four changes in the approach of China’s new leadership after only a year in power.
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James Cockayne writes that breaking the crime trap requires coming to grips with how some political and military actors draw power from the illicit economy, and figuring out how to arrest those criminal agendas.
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Lessons from previous Middle East transitions can offer insights into what a peaceful postconflict Syria could look like.