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Governance
Bangladesh

Enduring misery

Bangladesh does not guarantee food security as demanded by its constitution

War crimes

Burdened by the past

Bangladesh’s independence war of 1971 is making itself felt in Islamist violence today

Catholic Church

Italian Argentinian

The new pope must do more than pray for the poor and remind the public of their plight

Health care

“Silent Murder”

Medicines are too expensive for poor people in developing countries, but local production could make a difference

Muncipalities

Failure likely

Decentralisation in Burkina Faso is coming up against obstacles because the local people are distrustful of politicians at all levels of government

Interview

Transparency is feasible

Transparency International assesses 82 governments’ defence-related corruption risks for the first time

Primary education

School for slum children

The Glory Future Model Schools shows how to motivate primary school teachers in Bangladesh

Middle East

Foundations for a new state

Municipal planning in the Palestinian Territories is increasingly tailored to citizens' needs

Local government

“More generous than you would think”

Participatory budgeting is about every voice being heard

Editorial

Constant controversy

China's authoritarian approach to devolution proves that citizens' desires ultimately do matter

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