Past Research Projects
A negative correlation in quantitative terms is said to exist between ethnic diversity and economic growth, but the basis for this statement and its accuracy are unclear. This study seeks to clarify the matter through an interdisciplinary combination of economics, political science, anthropology and other relevant fields. In this way a comprehensive examination of links between ethnic diversity and economic stability in Africa and other regions becomes possible. A particularly close look is given to Kenya, where in late 2007 a serious conflict occurred, based at least in part on an ethnic problem. Using the comprehensive interdisciplinary approach, this study aims to identify appropriate economic policies and governance for states that are characterized by ethnic diversity.
Research Outcome
- Books and ReportsFrom Divided Pasts to Cohesive Futures: Reflections on Africa
- Working PapersRegional Integration in East Africa Diversity or Economic Conformity
- Working PapersEvidence from Spatial Correlation of Poverty and Income in Kenya
- Working PapersEthnicity and Democracy in Africa
- Working PapersEthnic Patriotism and Markets in African History
- ワーキング・ペーパーStability of the Market Economy in the Presence of Diverse Economic Agents
- Working PapersStability of the Market Economy in the Presence of Diverse Economic Agents
- Books and ReportsHow Can Africa Flourish with Ethnic Diversity? : Synopsis of the Fifth Kobe University/JICA Conference on Ethnic Diversity and Economic Instability in Africa
- Working PapersMarket, Democracy, and Diversity of Individual Preferences and Values
- ワーキング・ペーパーDiversity of Communities and Economic Development: An overview
- Working PapersDiversity of Communities and Economic Development: An overview
- Books and ReportsEthnic Diversity and Economic Instability in Africa: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Working PapersState-building in Fragile Situations: Japanese Aid Experiences in Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Mindanao
- Working PapersThe Role of Infrastructure in Mitigating Poverty Dynamics: The Case of an Irrigation Project in Sri Lanka
- Working PapersSocial Capital Formation in an Imperfect Credit Market —Evidence from Sri Lanka—
- Working PapersHow Do "Emerging" Donors Differ from "Traditional" Donors? —An Institutional Analysis of Foreign Aid in Cambodia—
- OtherBackground Papers for "World Development Report 2011: Conflict, Security and Development"