This research group at the University of Bath is dedicated to the
study of poverty, inequality and the quality of life in developing
countries. The purpose of its current research programme is to develop
a coherent conceptual and methodological framework for understanding
the social and cultural construction of wellbeing in specific developing
societies. The conceptual framework and methodology is being developed
and tested in detailed studies with collaborating research organisations
in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru and Thailand.
Africa
After 2005: from promises to policy. WeD was one of three
major ESRC investments taking part in this Policy Forum which took
place in London on 9 December. WeD panel presented The
importance of understanding the local see
press release. Also see ESRC press
release and publication.
Listen
live to discussion chaired by Jonathan
Dimbleby - Eradicating Poverty: making aid more effective. A
WeD event for ESRC Social
Science Week 2005
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