2022

  • The Role of Social Norms in Reducing Corruption in Education: A Case Study of Schools in Hanoi-Vietnam

    The Role of Social Norms in Reducing Corruption in Education: A Case Study of Schools in Hanoi-Vietnam

    This research report presents empirical findings from an ethnographic study of the role of informal social norms in reducing corruption in public and private schools in Hanoi. The study begins by building a theoretical framework that inculcates the significance of local informal social norms in analysing/understanding corruption and designing counteraction strategies, especially at the sub-national…

  • The Role of Social Norms in Reducing Corruption in Education: A Case Study of Schools in Hanoi-Vietnam

    The Role of Social Norms in Reducing Corruption in Education: A Case Study of Schools in Hanoi-Vietnam

    This research report presents empirical findings from an ethnographic study of the role of informal social norms in reducing corruption in public and private schools in Hanoi. The study begins by building a theoretical framework that inculcates the significance of local informal social norms in analysing/understanding corruption and designing counteraction strategies, especially at the sub-national…

  • From inclusion and transparency, to equity and quality: How can we improve local budget processes?

    From inclusion and transparency, to equity and quality: How can we improve local budget processes?

    The objective of this project is to investigate how equitable, inclusive, transparent and accountable budget processes are at local government level and to propose measures for their improvement. The analysis included four pilot municipalities in North Macedonia, selected to represent different geographic locations and socio-economic characteristics. We employed different methods to assess the current state…

  • From inclusion and transparency, to equity and quality: How can we improve local budget processes?

    From inclusion and transparency, to equity and quality: How can we improve local budget processes?

    The objective of this project is to investigate how equitable, inclusive, transparent and accountable budget processes are at local government level and to propose measures for their improvement. The analysis included four pilot municipalities in North Macedonia, selected to represent different geographic locations and socio-economic characteristics. We employed different methods to assess the current state…

  • Cape Town’s Quest for Accessible Transportation

    Cape Town’s Quest for Accessible Transportation

    Key concepts: Spatial Inequality, Social Inclusion, Disability Rights As in many countries in the world, people with disabilities in South Africa face a number of social, attitudinal, structural and infrastructure barriers that inhibit their full participation in society. Accessible transportation can be one way to overcome some of these barriers and allow for access to…

  • Cape Town’s Quest for Accessible Transportation

    Cape Town’s Quest for Accessible Transportation

    Key concepts: Spatial Inequality, Social Inclusion, Disability Rights As in many countries in the world, people with disabilities in South Africa face a number of social, attitudinal, structural and infrastructure barriers that inhibit their full participation in society. Accessible transportation can be one way to overcome some of these barriers and allow for access to…

  • Securing the Right to Housing and Services in eThekwini’s Informal Settlements

    Securing the Right to Housing and Services in eThekwini’s Informal Settlements

    Key Concepts: Spatial Inequality, Right to Housing Like other major cities in South Africa, Durban’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality faces a growing population fuelled by migration from both rural areas and neighbouring countries. Many new residents find shelter in informal settlements which are, although real communities, often overcrowded and unsafe, lacking critical infrastructure. The municipality’s Human…

  • Securing the Right to Housing and Services in eThekwini’s Informal Settlements

    Securing the Right to Housing and Services in eThekwini’s Informal Settlements

    Key Concepts: Spatial Inequality, Right to Housing Like other major cities in South Africa, Durban’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality faces a growing population fuelled by migration from both rural areas and neighbouring countries. Many new residents find shelter in informal settlements which are, although real communities, often overcrowded and unsafe, lacking critical infrastructure. The municipality’s Human…

  • Sexual Orientation and Human Rights in Botswana – The City of Gaborone’s role

    Sexual Orientation and Human Rights in Botswana – The City of Gaborone’s role

    Botswana stands out in the African context for its unique approach to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) issues. In addition to societal stigma, their sexual behaviour was criminalized by the penal code. Gaborone City Council did not have jurisdiction over the legalization of same-sex sexual activity or identity, but it did have an important voice…

  • Sexual Orientation and Human Rights in Botswana – The City of Gaborone’s role

    Sexual Orientation and Human Rights in Botswana – The City of Gaborone’s role

    Botswana stands out in the African context for its unique approach to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) issues. In addition to societal stigma, their sexual behaviour was criminalized by the penal code. Gaborone City Council did not have jurisdiction over the legalization of same-sex sexual activity or identity, but it did have an important voice…