Identity politics has been part and parcel of the political evolution of the entire world. It is part of global sociology. Interestingly, rather than diminishing, identity politics is becoming a more ...

Can celebrities act as "disrupters," promoting strategic partnerships to bring new ideas and funding to revitalize the development field—or are they just charismatic ambassadors for big business? In ...

This article critically reviews the literature on the governments and politics of cities produced by different disciplinary traditions. The importance of the city government is paramount, as almost 60 ...

Ecological politics examines how power, policy and public engagement shape environmental outcomes, while sustainable development seeks to balance economic growth, social equity and ecological ...

A few years ago, this column challenged the South East Governors to be more pragmatic in the way they handle issues concerning the region. It recalled that over the years, several organizations and ...

Dams have been emblematic of the World Bank’s approach to development for many decades. From the bank’s early years in the 1960s and 1970s, large-scale infrastructure projects such as dams, power ...