whythawk ratings: measuring effective development

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(Comments)

No, not their only source, but - like so many things - the way a country treats foreigners is a good indication of the way it treats its own people. And I do believe one can label an entire country

2. Xenophobia and the end of the African Renaissance
(Analysis/Analysis)

"We don't torture their soldiers when we capture them, not only because it is morally wrong, but so that they won't torture our soldiers if they are captured," argued one retired US

3. Trevor Manuel and the "Plunder of Skills"
(Analysis/Analysis)

... wants investment then it must act to create a favourable environment for those investors. Whether they are foreigners whom you wish to attract to build factories; or locals who you wish to draw home...

4. Africa, China and Investment
(Analysis/Analysis)

...Whole industries, such as telecommunications or electricity production, may be protected. Land ownership by foreigners may be illegal. Redistribution policies, such as local ownership laws, can dram...

5. Investment cannot happen if the market isn't private
(Analysis/Analysis)

...t of policy on foreign land ownership. Suggestions range from a total moratorium on the sale of all land to foreigners to the requirement of special ministerial approval for certain categories of lan...

6. "On your left is an Orc fighting a Troll" - travels in hyper-reality offer lessons for the poor
(Analysis/Analysis)

...hat homegrown entrepreneurs and innovators have left.  Then, like a one-way gate, they deny entrance to foreigners wanting to bring in new ideas for fear that they will take away opportunities fo...