In settings where women’s land rights are informal, the death of a husband can severely limit a widow’s access to land and her ability to remain in her home — especially in the absence of a male heir...
Land and property ownership confers direct economic benefits as a key input into agricultural production; as a source of income from rental or sale; and as collateral for credit that can be used for either...
Land and property ownership confers direct economic benefits as a key input into agricultural production; as a source of income from rental or sale; and as collateral for credit that can be used for either...
Institutional weaknesses limit the capacity of local governments to support efficient urbanization in developing countries. They also lead to the emergence of large developers with the clout to build entire...
Although research has established the importance of state capacity in economic development, less is known about how state capacity comes about and the role of external partners in the process. This paper...
Many countries seek to improve women’s economic participation with the introduction of targeted laws and regulations. The impact of these reforms appears significant, although the supporting evidence is...
