Blogs

Refugee – host relations: the building of peace through everyday interaction

News of DPP Associate Dr Jesimen Chipika

Jesimen Chipika , a research partner in Development, Policy and Practice’s (DPP) very first major research programme, has been appointed as Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

Has Havana Reached a Crossroads? - James Warren

With the right mechanisms in place for community involvement and an emphasis on collective mobility and quality of life, could Havana leapfrog autogeddon?

How to Settle Social Care Funding Once and For All - Janette Rutterford

Theresa May's U-turn on social care funding shows how hard it is to fix. But, argues Janette Rutterford, there is a logical solution.

Inclusive Development in South America - Alex Borda-Rodriguez

How important have social and solidarity economy organisations been to marginalised populations in gaining both agency and a voice?

Payments for Community-Owned Solutions? - Andrea Berardi

New post challenges the global ascendancy of PES schemes, arguing that alternative framings would better sustain environmental management.

Why the Pensions 'Triple Lock' Has Become a Key General Election Issue - Jonquil Lowe

As pensions – which make up the biggest portion of the UK's welfare budget – hit the headlines again, Jonquil Lowe explains the 'triple lock'.

Valuing Nature: From Ecosystem Services to an Ecosystem Valuing Framework - Yoseph Araya

New framework enriches notion of ecosystem services to ensure more attention is paid to needs of local stakeholders.

Higher Inflation's Hidden, But Hazardous, Boost to Britain's Economic Recovery Plans - Alan Shipman

Although the UK inflation rate has leapt to 2.3%, Alan Shipman investigates why the government is secretly happy.

Austerity Isn't Working for Everyone – Especially Women - Jerome De Henau

A Conversation blogpost from Jerome De Henau argues that women have borne the brunt of government austerity policies since 2010.