Wellbeing in Developing Countries (WeD): ESRC Research Group

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ESRC Research Group on Wellbeing in Developing Countries

MSc in Wellbeing and Human Development at the University of Bath

A study of poverty, inequality and the quality of life in developing countries
This research group at the University of Bath is dedicated to the study of poverty, inequality and the quality of life in developing countries. The purpose of its current research programme is to develop a coherent conceptual and methodological framework for understanding the social and cultural construction of wellbeing in specific developing societies. The conceptual framework and methodology is being developed and tested in detailed studies with collaborating research organisations in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru and Thailand.

Centre for Social Protection: Allister McGregor's discussion forum which takes as its primary point of departure the question:What can the concept of wellbeing contribute to improving our understanding of social protection policy and practice? is now open. The purpose of this is to draw on your experience in a debate over the conceptual foundations of social protection.	Allister McGregor and Sarah White will be convening a session 'Wellbeing and Development Policy and Practice in the 21st Century' at the DSA Conference on 8 November 2008. See Abstract and call for papers
Wellbeing:Challenges to International Development lunchtime seminar at the Palace of Westminster, Thursday 21 February 2008. See Press Release and Policy Briefings	WeD Conference 28-30 June 2007 - Wellbeing in International Development - Abstracts and papers
	Wellbeing in Developing Countries: From Theory to Research. Book published by Cambridge University Press

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