Developing economies are an important engine of world economic growth. However,
ensuring the quality of environmental assets is maintained amid rapid economic change …

The war to technology and economic powers has been the driver for industrialization in most
developed countries. The first industrial revolution (industry 1.0) earned millions for textile …

Few concepts have captured the imagination of the conflict and development communities in
recent years as powerfully as the idea of a 'political settlement'. At its most ambitious,'political …

The environmental damage that plastic waste is causing has catalyzed government action
against plastic bags around the world. Despite anti-plastic bag policies gaining traction …

This paper considers the foundations of contemporary African urban economies and how
these intersect with the evolution of urban politics, carving a route through a wide range of …

Despite the rise of global technocratic ideals of city-making, cities around the world are not
merging into indistinguishable duplicates of one another. In fact, as the world urbanizes …

Abstract In 2016, the East African Community (EAC) pledged to phase out imports of used
clothing within three years. The US Trade Representative (USTR) responded by threatening …

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to determine which entrepreneurial ecosystem
pillars matter most in enhancing the performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of …

This article uses political settlements analysis to help illuminate trends in poverty reduction
in Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda and Tanzania. Drawing on data from the ESID Political …

In this empirical study we examine the characteristics of energy systems change for Rwanda
envisioned by actors seeking to drive transitions who are based both within and outside the …