Levelling Up Needs Local Solutions
Too often the "levelling up" debate has revolved around high-profile infrastructure projects, such as High Speed 2, but research shows that effective solutions don't need to be either expensive or complex.
Countries Decrease Women’s Rights To Boost Foreign Investment
Arrangements such as Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), whilst profitable, can damage economic rights of women, new research shows.
Gaining a Global View of Poverty By Using Satellites
The extent to which an area is brightly lit at night (or not) provides an indication of how abundant infrastructure is in the region. Knowing the precise locations of these unlit, potentially impoverished communities is essential if we are to improve their circumstances.