Search Results - Religion and politics.

Religion, land and politics: Shrines and literacy in Punjab, Pakistan by Malik, Adeel, Mirza, Rinchan Ali

“…Our results demonstrate that the presence of shrines adversely affects literacy only in regions where shrine-related families have a direct political influence. Shrines in these regions represent the confluence of three resources—religion, land and politics—that together constitute a powerful structural inequality with potentially adverse consequences for development. …”
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Pre-colonial religious institutions and development: Evidence through a military coup by Malik, Adeel, Mirza, Rinchan Ali

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Understanding the gap between the gender equality and social inclusion policy and implementation in the energy sector: the case of Nepal by Buchy, Marlene, Shakya, Shristi

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Gender and leadership in Africa: Exploring the nexus, trends, and opportunities by Mbo'o-Tchouawou, Michèle, Musembi, Leonard Mulei, Beyene, Hailemichael Taye, Kamau-Rutenberg, Wanjiru

“…The articles outline and discuss issues of individual and institutional leadership in the context of politics, gender, traditions and values, religion, education, ideology, and socioeconomic and development dynamics. …”
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Biofortified staples may hold the key to India’s rural malnutrition by Verma, Smriti, Kumar, Anjani

“…And yet, of the myriads of topical issues that comprised political propaganda, including caste, religion, employment, farmer upliftment, and even social transfers, none of the political parties raised this critical issue. …”
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Landskapsarkitektens yrkesroll i Sverige och Spanien by Kullänger, Linda

“…Extension of urbanization, science, culture, religion and climate have in different ways influenced the social outlook and view of nature in Sweden and Spain. …”
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How can climate science support peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa? by Dutta Gupta, Tanaya, Schapendonk, Frans, Taylor, Alice, Pacillo, Grazia, Läderach, Peter R.D.

“…While various parts of its regional fabric are tied by common culture, language, religion, and colonial histories, there are diversities in political economic institutions and development outcomes. …”
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Gender, poverty and disability in the National Action Plan for Food and Nutrition 2017-2019 of Indonesia and ways forward by Ramani, Gayathri V., Go, Ara, Olney, Deanna K.

“…These include poverty, gender, age, religion, ethnicity and disability, among others. Within a country context, social exclusion implies that excluded groups are not able to fully participate in their country’s political, economic, and social life and often are unable to fully benefit from programs and policies intended to benefit the population at large. …”
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Validation of a roadmap for mainstreaming nutrition-sensitive interventions at state level in Nigeria by Ezekannagha, O., Drimie, S., Fintel, D. von, Maziya-Dixon, Busie, Mbhenyane, X.

“…Context is shaped by the economy, population, religion, and poverty, which impact everyday lives. …”
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Climate-resilient aquatic food systems require transformative change to address gender and intersectional inequalities by Adam, Rahma, Amani, A., Kuijpers, R., Danielsen, K., Smits, E., Kruijssen, F., Moran, N., Tigchelaar, M., Wabnitz, C., Tilley, A., Luzzi, M., Peerzadi, R.H., Ride, A., Rossignoli, C., Allison, Edward H., Cole, S.M., Zatti, I., Ouko, K., Farnworth, C.R.

“…People facing the highest risks and experiencing the severest impacts of climate change are those who already experience multidimensional inequalities in their lives, particularly because of their gender, class, age, indigeneity, ethnicity, caste, religion, and the physical and political conditions that can create additional vulnerabilities. …”
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Climate-resilient aquatic food systems require transformative change to address gender and intersectional inequalities by Adam, Rahma, Amani, Anamika, Kuijpers, Rob, Danielsen, Katrine, Smits, Esther, Kruijssen, Froukje, Moran, Nicole, Tigchelaar, Michelle, Wabnitz, Colette, Tilley, Alexander, Luzzi, Matteo, Hossain, Peerzadi, Ride, Anouk, Rossignoli, Cristiano, Allison, Edward (Eddie), Cole, Steven, Zatti, Irene, Ouko, Kevin, Farnworth, Cathy

“…People facing the highest risks and experiencing the severest impacts of climate change are those who already experience multidimensional inequalities in their lives, particularly because of their gender, class, age, indigeneity, ethnicity, caste, religion, and the physical and political conditions that can create additional vulnerabilities. …”
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