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The Belt and Road Initiative and Africa’s Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Kenya
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)There is extensive international debate over the contribution of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The potential for the BRI to make a substantial contribution ... -
Sino-Greek Economic Cooperation: COSCO’s Investment in the Port of Piraeus
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)This article examines COSCO’s investment in the Port of Piraeus in Greece, which provides a good example of economic cooperation between China and Greece against the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative. It argues ... -
The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a multifaceted project which was formally announced during a visit by China’s president, Xi Jinping, to Pakistan in April 2015. It is an infusion of infrastructure, energy, ... -
Will the Belt and Road Initiative Boost Least Developed Countries Towards Sustainable Development?
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)This article reviews the progress of least developed countries (LDCs) towards LDC graduation and to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It shows that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could contribute to ... -
Glossary: The Belt and Road Initiative and the SDGs: Towards Equitable, Sustainable Development
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)This is the glossary of IDS Bulletin 50.4, 'The Belt and Road Initiative and the SDGs: Towards Equitable, Sustainable Development'. -
The Belt and Road Initiative and the SDGs: Towards Equitable, Sustainable Development
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)Established in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the source of significant academic and policy debate, in terms of how it is defined and how far it can contribute to the achievement ... -
Notes on Contributors: The Belt and Road Initiative and the SDGs: Towards Equitable, Sustainable Development
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)This is the notes on contributors for IDS Bulletin 50.4, 'The Belt and Road Initiative and the SDGs: Towards Equitable, Sustainable Development'. -
Introduction: The Belt and Road Initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities and Challenges
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)This introductory article explains the rationale behind this issue of the IDS Bulletin and identifies the key issues and research questions addressed by the contributors. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the source ... -
The Digital Silk Road and the Sustainable Development Goals
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)The information and communications technology (ICT) sector has attracted growing interest among stakeholders in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investors. A Digital Silk Road initiative ... -
Green Belt and Road Initiative Environmental and Social Standards: Will Chinese Companies Conform?
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China in 2013 has been seen as one of the most ambitious initiatives to enhance infrastructure connectivity within and across countries. However, the initiative has attracted ... -
Aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Myanmar’s Sustainable Development Plan: Opportunities and Challenges
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-12-17)The ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by the Chinese government provides an important opportunity to promote the global implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This article, using Myanmar as ... -
Accountability Amidst Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Learning from Recent Cases
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)Estimates suggest that by 2030, about half of the world’s poor will live in contexts of fragility, conflict and violence, all of which exacerbate the difficulties faced by poor and marginalised people, particularly in ... -
Notes on Contributors: Accountability Amidst Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Learning from Recent Cases
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)This is the notes on contributors for IDS Bulletin 50.3, 'Accountability Amidst Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Learning from Recent Cases'. -
Introduction: Accountability Amidst Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Learning from Recent Cases
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)Conflict, violence, and fragility exacerbate the difficulties faced by poor and marginalised people, particularly in influencing the policy decisions that affect their lives. Comparing five cases in conflict-affected ... -
Myanmar’s Top-Down Transition: Challenges for Civil Society
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)This article historicises the nature of political transition in Myanmar to better appreciate the challenges faced by civil society. After Myanmar’s political reforms in 2011, Western donors rushed into the country in support ... -
Youth-Led Anti-Corruption Movement in Post-Conflict Guatemala: ‘Weaving the Future’?
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)This article examines youth-led anti-corruption protests in Guatemala in 2015, which contributed to the resignation of the president and vice-president. It outlines three key factors that were part of the initial success ... -
Empowerment without Accountability? The Lawyers’ Movement in Pakistan and its Aftershocks
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)This case study on the Pakistan Lawyers’ Movement and its aftermath aims to add to our knowledge of judicial empowerment processes, particularly the role of lawyers in mobilising for an independent judiciary, and the ... -
Localising National Accountability Claims in Fragile Settings: The Right to Food Campaign in India
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)How does a national movement go local in places with multiple armed actors, simultaneously retaining credibility at the grass roots, while making claims and negotiating with the state? This article explores how a rights-based ... -
Civilian Action in Conflict Settings: The Case of Colombia
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)This article analyses how social and political action among civilians during violent conflict may affect efforts to sustain peace and strengthen peace-building processes in the post-conflict period. The main argument ... -
Glossary: Accountability Amidst Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Learning from Recent Cases
(Institute of Development Studies, 2019-09-27)This is the glossary of IDS Bulletin 50.3, 'Accountability Amidst Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Learning from Recent Cases'.