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Source: JournalistsResource.orgGlobal forecasts of urban expansion to 2030 and impacts on biodiversity and carbon pools
Source: JournalistsResource.orgDoes transparency improve governance? Evidence from 16 experimental evaluations
Source: JournalistsResource.orgHow is the Internet fueling economic growth in the developing world? New research
Source: JournalistsResource.orgThe Syrian refugee crisis: New research on a problem of historic proportions
Source: JournalistsResource.orgViolent crime in the developing world: Research roundup
Source: JournalistsResource.orgPerpetrators of violent crime can impact economies in a variety of ways, from encouraging emigration and brain drain to discouraging foreign direct investment. In many parts of the developing world, violent crime related to gang activity has risen to crisis levels, negatively impacting people, property and business activity. These issues periodically gain media visibility, but the true scope of the problem worldwide is seldom captured.