Legal reforms and development

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This article evaluates the extent to which legal reforms effect development; finding that there is little evidence that reforms in property law, human rights law, and contract law have furthered development. However, the author suggests that improving the quality of legal institutions that administer and enforce the laws can have a positive effect; therefore the broader agenda of legal reforms must include public sector reform as well.

Laws, regulations and rules, Economic development, Political reform, Legislative bodies, Law and economics, Law and economics (Jurisprudence), Reform

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Social capital, civil society and development

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This article discusses the concept of social capital, which arises from tradition, religion, shared culture and historical perspectives; it promotes co-operation and association which is necessary for democracy. The author asserts that social capital is necessary for understanding development, yet it cannot be generated by public policy.

Capital, Civil society, Cultural relations

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Information society policy in the developing world: a critical assessment

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Many Western nations since the 1980s have been creating infrastructures that are intended to eventually create the Global Information Society. The goals of this group include encouraging private investment, permitting open access to networks, supporting competition and a flexible regulatory framework.

Infrastructure (Economics), International aspects, Developing countries

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