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Scientific citations in social networks: a study of relational dynamics embedded in production and diffusion of publications (chemistry, biology, economy and sociology). – RESOCIT
In this project, the references and citations (with their social content) are seen as an expression of scientific sociability and possible vector of transformation of the scientific community. The objective is to show that scientific publications contribute to determine consolidate or destroy relati
The political economy consequences of international migration for origin countries. Senegalese and Malian case studies – POLECOMI
Most of the analyses investigating the relationship between migration and development have focused on the financial returns of migration for origin countries. In addition to their economic impact migrants can also have a political influence on their country of origin, both at the local and national
Neo or Retro Constitutionalisms. A Critical Reading of Constitutional Democracy and its recent Transformations (1990-2010) – NEORETRO
NEORETRO Neo or Retro – Constitutionalisms A Critical Reading of Constitutional Democracy and its Recent Transformations (1990-2010) Toward the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century (1990-2010), the notion of constitutional democracy has undergone throughout the world a wide r
Researche on Gender inequality in Law – REGINE
In a context of quasi unexisting legal scholarship on gender issues in France -a situation which contrasts greatly with the dynamism of such approaches abroad- REGINE aims at anchoring feminist legal theory within the French academic landscape. On a overall duration of 36 months, REGINE is structure
Urban National Parks in Emerging Countries – UNPEC
Urban National Parks in Emerging Countries (UNPEC) : Rio de Janeiro, Mumbai, Nairobi, Cape Town The issue of national parks is generally considered from a “conservation vs. development” perspective. There is an abundant literature on this topic, which mostly emphasizes the need for participative
Validation of census and survey data used to estimate adult mortality in sub-Saharan Africa – MADAS
Information on adult mortality is essential to assess the extent of socioeconomic change in sub-Saharan Africa and in particular to assess the attainment of several millennium development goals. In settings where civil registration is far from complete, data on the survival of close relatives (paren
Partial Identification of Economic Structural Models – PART_IDENT
From the very start of structural modeling, identification meant point identification of the structural parameters. There is a single “true” value of parameters which is compatible with the reduced form. Dispersed in the literature though, there are examples of weaker concepts of identification. Spe
Gender and Ethnic Discrimination in Markets: The Role of Space – GEDIM
The novelty of our project is to consider discrimination from an spatial perspective. Our results so far have identified the presence of taste discrimination and consumer discrimination againts ethnic minorities. The project is progressing as expected 1. Bruno Decreuse and Benoit Schmutz, 2012. Re
DURAMAZ2: towards an observatory of sustainability in the Amazon – DURAMAZ2
The Amazon is a capital region for the world’s ecological and climate balances. It is also under pressure by deforestation and by local expectations of improvements in life conditions, much often reflected by the progression of unsustainable lifestyles. At the same time, in the last 20 years, the Am
Shared leadership and decision making in scattered organizations coping with risky situations – LEDEPAGOD
Overall, the research project aimed at studying the conditions and the impacts of shared leadership and decision-making, especially when: • Decision-making competences, knowledge and means are spread over a temporary or a newly formed organization; • Mutual knowledge between members is potenti
Chinese cultural arenas in Africa: Diffusion, Agency, Interactions – EsCA
The remarkable figures showing the growth in China’s investments in Africa, its wide range of interests and the political and strategic advantages of its new global role are well known. Encapsulated by the effective slogan “win-win” and an anti-imperialist mantra, the Chinese presence in the regi
Development and Colonial History in Africa – AFRISTORY
The Afristory program proposed to make a substantial advance in the quantitative knowledge of the economic history of French colonization, and more generally of Africa. In particular, it was aimed to establish the first overall picture of colonial public expenditure and its local and metropolitan fi
Stress and psychosocial risks : actors and practices. The development of schemes linked to “stress” in entreprises. – STRIPAP
The objective of this project is to assess how occupational stress and psychosocial risks contribute to the transformation of actor systems and workplace health approaches. Does the involvement of unions and worker representatives influence managerial measures seeking to set aside the organization
Land Use: models, dynamics and decisions – ModULand
The socio-economic central theme of this project is composed of several issues concerning land use: its description, its evolution, its impact on natural resources and the impact of public policies on land use. The evolution of the socio-economic context in which the productive and residential choic