Jirasarunya, Nadhapreuk; Chen, Te-Jung; Me, Luong; Gamboa, Nicolas Prieto; (2025) Master’s Dissertation Special Issue 2023-24 Part 1. : UCL Institute for Global Prosperity.

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The 2023-24 ‘IGP Master’s Dissertation Special Issue’ is a celebration of the exceptional intellectual achievement of ten distinguished students from the Master of Global Prosperity (MSc GP) and Master of Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSc PIE) programs at the Institute for Global Prosperity (IGP), UCL. This special issue is a testament to their academic excellence, showcasing a diverse array of research that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of prosperity. The eleven dissertations, selected for their outstanding quality, innovative approaches, and insightful contributions, will be disseminated across three volumes, each serving as a beacon of inspiration for future students and a resource for further research in the field of global prosperity. However, this special issue represents only a fraction of the innovative and forward-thinking ideas that have been cultivated among the students at the IGP. • Jirasarunya’s dissertation explores whether welfare economics should move beyond reductionist approaches centred on individual behaviour. It critiques the limits of mainstream reductionism and draws on theories of complex systems, human agency, and alternative frameworks to argue for new methodologies that better capture real-world welfare and equity concerns. • Chen’s dissertation investigates the gendered dimensions of remittance-sending among Southeast Asian female migrant workers in Taiwan. Using mixed methods, it shows how remittances function both as financial support and as fulfilment of familial and cultural obligations, simultaneously empowering women and reinforcing traditional norms. • Me’s dissertation examines the feasibility of citizen science (CS) in Vietnam’s politically restrictive context through analysis of the PAPI initiative. The study proposes a hybrid, adaptive approach supported by educational reforms and offers a framework for context-sensitive CS, highlighting its potential for governance reform in Vietnam. • Gamboa’s dissertation investigates Regenerative Finance (ReFi) as an emerging ecological movement that integrates blockchain with regenerative principles to support nature-based solutions in Colombia. Through case studies and interviews, it finds that while ReFi holds transformative potential for participatory, community-led regeneration, it faces major challenges, including scalability barriers, scepticism toward Web3, and dominance of traditional carbon markets. Together, these dissertations present innovative research that informs policies and practices aimed at fostering inclusive, prosperous, and empowered communities. They emphasise the importance of environmental, educational, and economic interventions in shaping a society’s trajectory toward sustainability, resilience, and prosperity.

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