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Measuring Vulnerability in Developing Countries
New Analytical Approaches
In all of the major challenges facing the world currently, whether it be climate change, terrorism and conflict, or urbanization and demographic change, no progress is possible without the alleviation of poverty. New approaches in development economics have in recent years started from the premise...
To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
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Narrowing the Development Gap in ASEAN
Drivers and Policy Options
An important part of the vision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to ensure that the benefits of development and economic integration are equitably shared by all member states and their citizens. ASEAN’s work therefore aims to narrow the development gap between ASEAN member...
Published March 17th 2013 by Routledge
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Understanding Small-Island Developing States
Fragility and External Shocks
Small island developing states (SIDS) are characterised by high economic, geographical and social vulnerability. These states are perceived as economically vulnerable, exhibiting poor economic performance, and embedding low levels of achieved well-being on most criteria. SIDS, which occupy very...
Published December 6th 2010 by Routledge