Legal Empowerment and Justice for the Poor

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Vivek Maru and Michael Woolcock evaluate efforts of nonprofits and global development institutions to help all people exercise their rights, increase government accountability, and participate in governance.

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International Organizations

The World Bank Group’s Role in Global Development
Since its founding in 1944, the World Bank has evolved from a lender focused on European reconstruction to the preeminent international institution for economic development and poverty reduction.

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Myanmar

Will 2024 Be the Junta’s End in Myanmar?
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Taiwan

Taiwan’s Democracy Is Thriving in China’s Shadow
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