Development Studies

Explore the history of neo-imperialism in global economic governance, from the Bretton Woods Agreement to the Washington Consensus, and its impact on weaker nations.

Critique of Bretton Woods Institutions promoting Western economic interests at expense of developing countries

Microfinance's impact on global poverty is complex, providing access to financial services but also risking exacerbating debt through high interest rates.

Microfinance has become a global phenomenon providing financial services to millions of people in developing and developed countries.

Microfinance Revolution led by Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank empowering rural women with small loans and innovative credit systems.

Learn about the impact of microfinance on empowering women in Bolivia through the story of Betty Flores and Pro Mujer.

Hernando de Soto's theory on globalizing property rights aims to transform informal economies into formal ones, granting individuals title to their properties and assets.