Does fractionalization change over time? If so, are there any substantial implications foreconomic performance? To answer such questions, we construct a new panel data set withfractionalization measures for 26 former communist countries covering the period from 1989to 2002...

A crucial aspect of constitutional design is the provision of rules onhow a constitution is to be amended. If procedures for constitutional amendmentare very restrictive, changes will take place outside the constitution. Thesechanges are likely to be against the citizens’ interests and their...

Over the past 40 years of reform and opening up, China has undergone drastic changes and social classes have been sharply divided. It is also an indisputable fact that China's income distribution gap is getting wider and wider. Who is behind China's widening income distribution gap? After our...

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the diverse economic and social determinants that have shaped the developmental trajectory of Bangladesh. It explores the historical evolution of the country from its pre-independence struggles through its post-independence recovery, resilience,...

This study evaluates the efficacy of e-Government initiatives in addressing local governance challenges in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research examines how digital tools have improved administrative processes and service delivery, identifies key barriers...

This study examines the preparedness and challenges in implementing e-governance for optimizing public service delivery in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative key informant interviews to assess the current...

This study evaluates the efficacy and efficiency of online information dissemination strategies at a public college in Zamboanga City, Philippines, focusing on their implications for enhancing administrative communication within public sector organizations. As online communication increasingly...

This study explores best practices in barangay governance through a case study of selected barangays in the Zamboanga Peninsula region, Philippines. The research investigates key governance practices, including transparency, citizen participation, disaster risk management, and technological...

This study explores the relationship between university governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Zamboanga City, Philippines. With higher education institutions increasingly tasked with addressing societal challenges, the role of...

India is a large, heterogeneous and complex nation, with multiple languages, religions and ethnicities, and over one billion people. It stands out in having held together while sustaining a working democracy for over five decades, at relatively low levels of income. One of the main institutional...