March 20 is International Happiness Day. Interestingly, UN has a wonderful campaign. My happy music is ‘Sleep All Day’ by Jason Mraz. Visit the official website of the World Hapiness Day.
Other News
How does Disability relate to Poverty?
Disability and poverty have a clear association. In Nepal, when people with disability have at least 9 years of schooling, they are not likely to live in poverty.
No Good Projects without Poor Economics
No ‘good’ projects were convincing enough to scale up. ‘Good’ projects were chosen with political, institutional, subjective and unconvincing reasons.
Chronic Poverty in Rural Cambodia: Quality of Growth for Whom?
This paper examines the trend and characteristics of chronic poverty in rural Cambodia between 2004 and 2010 with multidimensional perspectives.
Lesotho Launched National Social Protection Strategy
On 4 February 2015, Lesotho launched the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS).
Cabby Praises China in Africa a Great Deal
China has done a lot for the past few years in my country. 60 year old Taxi Driver told me with full of excitement.
Cabby Talk on Development
Talking with taxi drivers is one of my favourite activities.
Is Growth an Irony for the Poor in Nigeria?
For most of the Nigerian poor, growth is just an irony.
Poverty Trend in Ethiopia
Ethiopia achieved a 10% economic growth over the past decade and a 33% reduction in poverty headcount.
Reflection: Growth is Dead: Long Live Growth! Does the Quality of Growth Matter?
Yesterday, IDS-JICA-AFD held a joint book launch in Paris.