Resolving the conflict between economic growth and CO 2 reduction is critical for
sustainable growth. Increasing integration into global value chains (GVCs) is an inevitable …

This paper investigates whether foreign aid volatility affects economic growth in countries
with an effective institution. Specifically, we examine the role of institutional quality in aid …

Background Policy makers need access to reliable data to monitor and evaluate the
progress of development outcomes and targets such as sustainable development outcomes …

" Areas of limited statehood are ubiquitous. Most states in the contemporary international
system contain areas in which states are too weak to set and enforce rules and/or lack the …

Tracking the development of cities in emerging economies is difficult with conventional data.
This paper shows that nighttime lights can be used as a reliable proxy for economic activity …

Over the last few decades, many economies in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced much
faster economic growth than other parts of the world. However, many of these economies …

The implications of foreign aid on economic growth and employment have been subjected to
intense debate, with most studies focused on aggregated aid. However, different types of aid …

It remains unclear if foreign direct investment (FDI) benefits local citizens in host countries.
Combining geo-referenced FDI data and household level surveys, this paper uses spatial …

Recent empirical evidence suggests that Chinese development finance may be particularly
prone to elite capture and patronage spending. If aid ends up in the pockets of political elites …

The study analyses the effectiveness of aggregate as well as sectoral foreign aid on growth
and structural transformation for 32 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries over the period …