"Global contributors discuss the theoretical controversies concerning the merits and demerits of affirmative action, and explain why affirmative action is needed in multi-ethnic countries. They analyze actual experience with affirmative action policies - their origin, nature and consequences -...

This paper explores the two-way links between Economic Growth and Human Development by examining the performance of some countries which have been successful in both dimensions and a few which have not. The specific aim is to examine the historical experience of six countries in order to...

Shows that violent conflict is not an unavoidable ramification of ethnic difference, an outcome of 'age-old ethnic hatreds' as is popularly suggested, nor of an unavoidable 'clash of civilizations.' Most multi-ethnic societies are peaceful, so why then does ethnic or religious conflict break out...

Social interactions are a quintessential part of human life, and their quantity and quality determine a person's social or relational capabilities (capabilities involving relations with others). In addition, social institutions and social competencies play a critical role in advancing...

Este estudio explora los nexos recíprocos entre desarrollo humano y crecimiento en América Latina. El crecimiento promueve el desarrollo humano a medida que la base de recursos se amplía, en tanto que un mayor desarrollo humano genera más crecimiento a medida que una población más sana y...