What are the least developed countries? -- Continuity and change in the least developed countries category -- How has the application of inclusion and graduation criteria affected the least developed countries list? -- Least developed countries and growth economics: why no convergence? -- The...

Despite the growing body of literature examining the effectiveness of transparency and accountability initiatives, there remains limited substantiation for whether and how open budgeting contributes to reductions in poverty and improvements in the lives of the poor. This paper reviews available...

Migration continues to be a very important income diversification strategy, especially for poor populations in developing countries. However, while there has been much analysis on the economic consequences of migration for migrants and the receiving regions, whether internal migration improves...