The Navarra Center for International Development is now receiving applications for Post-Doctoral fellowship. Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in Development Economics, Political Science or Sociology. Those with research experience in the fields of migrations, innovation and technology transfer, and weak institutions are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a commitment to scholarly research and are expected to develop an active research program leading to both scientific publications and successful policy design.
The NCID welcomes all Post-Doctor...
Ãlvaro Morcillo, a Postdoctoral research Fellow at the Navarra Center for International Development (NCID), presented his research that looked at the relationship between crime and poverty in South Africa and how these factors are connected. “Crime drives away investment, both foreign and domestic, and consequently slows growthâ€, Morcillo said.
For his study, Ãlvaro Morcillo analysed data aggregated from the South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS, round 2011) and in doing so he explained that there are many indirect ways to cut down the crime rate. These included reduc...
The Development Week is an international summer gathering between postgraduate students, academics and professionals specialized in Development. The first edition of this event was held in the University of Navarra on 2012 and since then it has gained in momentum and in international participation.
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The Navarra Center for International Development is pleased to invite you to its Second Development Week (D-Week): An international seminar that will address the current debate o...