Development
Up one levelBurma is a land of immense economic potential, rich in natural resources and with a strong educational tradition. But after decades of misgovernance and conflict, Burma is one of the world’s poorest countries. This section of the BurmaGuide.Net includes resource summaries on paths to sustainable development that have proved useful in other Southeast Asian countries and around the world. The need for popular participation in all development decisions is highlighted, as well as development in post-conflict situations.
Argentina - A pilot experience in building social monitoring mechanisms for emergency programs
This is the case study paper on the project of Argentina’s social reforms programs funded by the World Bank and monitored by UNDP.
“The Role of Civil Society in Combating Corruption”
The paper discusses the role of civil society in combating corruptions analysing cases from around the world.
The Management of Public Sector Records in Developing Countries
This describes strategic importance of information, the relationship between information and records, and the need for records management and ...
Women’s Political Participation and Good Governance - 21st Century Challenges
This publication draws on participants in a UNDP-sponsored meeting on Women’s Political Participation—21st Century Challenges (New Delhi, March ...
Corruption, Governance and Security - Challenges for the Rich Countries and the World
Traditionally, national governance and corruption challenges have been seen as - i) particularly daunting in the poorer countries; ii) anchored ...
Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement: Building Community and Habitat
This homepage for the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, with thematic areas on governance, environment, economy, social development, and ...
Women’s Political Participation and Good Governance - 21st Century Challenges
This publication draws on participants in a UNDP-sponsored meeting on Women’s Political Participation—21st Century Challenges (New Delhi, March ...
Women’s Edge Coalition
This is the Women’s Edge Coalition homepage. The site provides information about the Coalition’s programs, which are categorized into three main ...
BRIDGE
BRIDGE supports gender advocacy and mainstreaming efforts by bridging the gaps between theory, policy and practice with accessible and diverse gender ...
“Entrenched - an Investigative Report on the Systematic Use of Forced Labor in a Rural Area”