The Centre for the Study of Human Development is currently engaged in two major projects:

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

Professor B.N. Ghosh and Dr. P.K. Chopra are editing the book 'Gender and Development'. It will be based on the following thematic issues:

Gender Relations
Gender and Command Over Property
The Role of Gender in Development
Gender Divisions of Labour
Gender and the Wage System
Labour Market Discrimination
The Domestication of Women, etc...

The Centre has received articles from across the world and is planning to publish two volumes of the book.

Due for publication: September 2001

THE POVERTY SERIES

Professor B.N. Ghosh and Dr. P.K. Chopra are editing a collection of articles on poverty in different countries, from the developed to the developing world.

If you are interested in contributing click here for our proposal guide

PLANNED RESEARCH AREAS FOR 2001

Country Studies in Income Distribution - A look at income distribution in developing countries, to include:
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Sub-Saharan Africa

Facts About Asian Migration to the United Kingdom

Country Series in Brain Drain - A look at brain migration from Asian countries to developed countries

Women in the World - This will include studies on women in different countries in the form of a book initially, to be followed by an encyclopaedia.

Human Development and Economic Growth - Some Contemporary Issues - This will include investigation into the importance of education, skill formation, health, knowledge and I.T. for development and economic growth.

Human Development: Theory, Practice and Policy.

Privatisation of National Health Services in the UK.

Access to Higher Education in the UK.

Economic Development & Income Inequalities.

The Future of the Social Security System in a Welfare State.

If you want further information on any of these research areas please do not hesitate to contact us at cshd@uil.org.uk