underdevelopment
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Strategic Motivations of Foreign Aid in a Changing World
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Gauging developed countries’ motivations for providing development assistance is complex. One theory suggests that governments of developed countries see foreign aid as a tool of realpolitik, using foreign aid to improve relations with recipient countries and prevent political destabilization. In a recent paper, political scientist Sarah Blodgett Bermeo examines the…
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Ending Poverty? Modern Slums and Stagnation in Government Action
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Researchers find that the mechanisms behind past slum development success stories do not adequately translate to fixing slums in the modern developing world.
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India’s Midday Meal Program: A Safety Net for Children’s Health
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India’s Midday Meal Program provides a cushion for children’s health during times of drought and economic shock.
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Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia
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The founder of Alternativas discusses agricultural challenges in a world of climate and economic changes.