This paper uses household data from India to examine the economic and social status of village politicians, and how individual and village characteristics affect politician behavior while in office. Education increases the chances of selection to public office and reduces the odds that a...

Making lumpy human capital investments is difficult, particularly since returns may accrue with a significant time lag. Lack of commitment impedes savings and diverts funds from intended investments. We draw on a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural India to provide the first evidence...

This monograph compares the methodologies and progress of the different existing models of information and communication technology (ICT) use for broad-based development and economic growth in India. It will examine the role of complementary reforms in government administration and policies. The...

This monograph compares the methodologies and progress of the different existing models of information and communication technology (ICT) use for broad-based development and economic growth in India. It will examine the role of complementary reforms in government administration and policies. The...

Die Arbeitswelt ist starken Veränderungen unterworfen. Mit den Prozessen der Digitalisierung nehmen die Möglichkeiten zu, ortsunabhängig zu arbeiten. Digitalbasierte Arbeitsformen fördern die Entwicklung der mobilen Arbeit am Rechner, an einem selbstbestimmten Ort, beispielsweise im...

Die Umsetzung der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik (GAP) 2023 bis 2027 erfolgt im Rahmen nationaler Strategiepläne. Dieses Working Paper untersucht die zur Genehmigung eingereichten Strategiepläne hinsichtlich ihrer finanziellen Schwerpunkte, um Gemeinsamkeiten, Unterschiede und übergreifende Muster...

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027 is implemented through national strategic plans. This paper examines the strategic plans submitted for approval, analysing their financial priorities to identify commonalities, differences and overarching patterns of national CAP implementation. It...

What does it mean to say that rural areas of Africa are poor? Many people insist that in rural African populations poverty is prevalent. This is either because the smallholder agricultural practices are unproductive or it is because economic policies have not protected and promoted African...