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Citizenship DRC : Science and citizenship

This website publishes information on how advances in science and new technologies challenge citizenship and invites debate about issues such as the nature of expertise and processes of public participation. It provides links to working papers and other documents, including original research.

The research programme is part of the Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability (Citizenship DRC), which is based at the Institute of Development Studies in the UK. Citizenship DRC is made up of a network of researchers, policymakers, practitioners and institutional partners from more than 25 countries.

UN University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)

This UN University centre focuses on research in global development and poverty issues. Its website publishes details of ongoing projects and links to relevant publications on topics such as poverty, governance and Africa's economy. It also links to current and past training activities, events and job openings.

WaterLex

WaterLex is an international organisation that aims to improve water governance using a human rights-based approach. It aims to involve people at the local level and from a range of sectors, to achieve sustainable access to water — particularly for poor and vulnerable populations. Its website hosts an Online Campus, which offers e-courses in water governance and human rights, as well as news, free-access resources, a discussion forum and information on how to sign up as a member.