Auf Basis mehrerer Haushaltsbefragungen und einer Vielzahl statistischer Informationen wird der Zusammenhang zwischen politischer Zielsetzung, ökonomischer Entwicklung und ethnischer Vielfalt analysiert und aus verschiedenen Perspektiven durchleuchtet. Neben allgemeinen Fragestellungen zu...

Introduction: the art of engineering prosperity in unlikely places -- The tyranny of litanies -- Unpleasant truths about institutional and financial development -- The economics of chance: policy prescriptions as laundry lists -- The mechanics of failure and the secrets of success -- Ambitious...

Introduction: Political and institutional change in Africa : an analysis of innovations in economic development strategy since state independences -- Innovation in African economic development strategy : literature review and conceptual clarification -- Theoretical and methodological framework :...

The term low-emission development strategies (LEDS) first emerged under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2008 and its possible role in a future climate framework continues to be debated. Though no formally agreed definition exists, LEDS are generally used to...