International Development
In Control of Natural Wealth? Governing the Resource-Conflict Dynamic
This 32-page German research paper tests the impact of resource governance on the resource-conflict dynamic
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-12
The US Government’s Global Health Policy Architecture: Structure, Programs, and Funding
Kaiser Family Foundation
This 40-page report provides a comprehensive look at the US government agencies and programs involved in the nation’s global health response, including their funding and their approaches
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-26
Democratisation's Third Wave and the Challenges of Democratic Deepening
ABIA et al.
A 62-page Irish working paper assessing international democratic assistance and the lessons learned
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-11
Development Research Strategy
Academy of Finland
This 35-page report defines development and funding policies for the funding of development research by the Academy of Finland
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-06
On the Trail of a Cure: Reality and Rhetoric on Treating Malaria
AEI
A 9-page US article drawing attention to problems in the global effort to treat malaria
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-26
Do Aid Agencies Want to Know When Their Medicines Go Missing?
AEI
A 6-page US paper on the theft of lifesaving drugs for developing countries, the consequences and the fact that aid agencies do a poor job of assessing whether donated drugs reach those in need
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-09
Entrepreneurial Philanthropy in the Developing World
AEI
A US brief exploring the emerging entrepreneurial philanthropy sector, which may radically reshape foreign aid
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-01-28
The Increasing Irrelevance of the World Bank
AEI
A US article criticising the World Bank's lending policy
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-15
Paging Dr. Ricardo
AEI
A US essay examining how best to improve access to pharmaceutical drugs in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-12
Why Consensus in Malaria Policy is a Killer
AEI
A commentary on the approach of the "Roll Back Malaria" alliance
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-14
Tariffs, Corruption and Other Impediments to Medicinal Access in Developing Countries
AEI
A 37-page paper urging developing countries to abolish tariffs, taxes and customs duties on pharmaceuticals to improve access by their populations
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-11
The Rise, Fall, Rise and Imminent Fall of DDT
AEI
A 9-page US paper reviewing the history of DDT in disease prevention
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-07
What Works in Africa
AEI
A US essay describing the progress made by private business in combating disease in Africa
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
Fake Drugs: Causes, Consequences, and Possible Solutions
AEI
A US speech addressing the problem of substandard and counterfeit drugs
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-03-06
Harnessing the Power of Information: A New Approach to Economic Development
AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies
A 20-page working paper proposing a new approach to economic development, combining the use of information markets with performance-related payments
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-10-12
American Philanthropic Foundations: Emerging Actors of Globalization and Pillars of the Transatlantic Dialogue
AFD
A 16-page working paper illustrating the increase in power of American philanthropic foundations in financing for development and global public goods
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-13
Public Private Partnerships in Water and Electricity in Africa
AFD
This 31-page working paper analyzes the costs and benefits of private participation in the electricity and water industries in Sub-Saharan Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-27
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalisation
AFD
This 14-page French essay is intended to provide a fresh overview of the goals and particularities of European development cooperation, looking at progress made in recent years, as well as the outlook for the future, against the backdrop of the crisis currently affecting globalisation
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-30
Natural Capital and Sustainable Development in Africa
AFD
A 21-page French working paper proposing an approach to development in Africa that involves a specific focus on the conservation of renewable natural resources
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-27
Culture and Development: Does Culture Make a Difference?
AFD
Papers on the relationship between development and culture delivered at a conference in France (single page linking to each paper)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-09
Does Culture Matter for Development?
AFD
Papers delivered at this conference addressing the relationship between culture and development (single page linking to each paper)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-08
Agricultural Subsidies and the Developing Nations: How Far Have We Come?
Africa Institute of South Africa
A South African paper examining the impact of agricultural subsidies on developing nations
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-12-13
Asia's Lessons for African Development Strategies
AJISS
A 6-page Japanese article offering lessons for African development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-05-16
Scaling-up Foreign Aid: Will the 'Big Push' Work?
Alfred Deakin Research Institute
This 22-page Australian working paper demonstrates that a 'big push' in foreign aid will not lead to diminishing returns as long as donors get the inter-country allocation of aid right
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-16
Flood Disasters: Learning from Previous Relief and Recovery Operations
ALNAP, Prevention Consortium
This 16-page report offers key lessons from evaluations of past responses to flooding
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-25
The Unhealthy World Bank
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. commentary on the effectiveness of the World Bank in disease control
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-27
WHO's Latest Initiative: Blame Avoidance
American Enterprise Institute
A commentary on the treatment of AIDS/HIV in Africa, and the WHO's stance
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-05-11
Guns or Growth? Assessing the Impact of Arms Sales on Sustainable Development
Amnesty USA
A 100-page report arguing that arms exporting countries should apply an effective methodology to assess whether proposed arms sales will affect sustainable development
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-23
Reconciliation and Architectures of Commitment
ANU E Press
This 176-page Australian monograph examines how post-conflict reconciliation in Bougainville was based on indigenous traditions of peacemaking
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-10-18
What is Happening in Mauretania?
Arab Reform Initiative
An article analyzing the post-coup transitional period in Mauretania
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-06-28
Pacific Economic Survey 2008
AusAID
This 123-page Australian survey provides an overview of economic developments in the Pacific island region and Timor-Leste
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02
An Effective Aid Program for Australia: Making a Real Difference - Delivering Real Results
AusAID
The Australian Government's 6-page summary response to the Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness.
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-07-13
Strengthening Field-based Training in Low and Middle-income Countries to Build Public Health Capacity
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
An Australian re-assessment of how rich countries should support capacity development for communicable disease control in low and medium income countries
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-28
Strengthening Field-based Training in Low and Middle-income Countries to Build Public Health Capacity
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 23-page Australian paper describes Australia's first Master of Applied Epidemiology (MAE) model (established in 1991), which uses field-based training to strengthen the control of communicable diseases
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-09
Australia Responds: Helping Our Neighbours Fight Climate Change
Australian Climate Change and Development Roundtable
This 19-page report outlines recommendations to better prepare Auustralia to respond to the growing regional threat of climate change
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-09
Purchase Commitments: Big Business Bias or Solution to the 'Neglected Diseases' Dilemma?
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An Australian article considering issues involved in underinvestment in medical research to cope with the diseases of developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-02
Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation in the Arab World
Berghof Research Center
An 18-page article tracing the work of civil society organisations in the Arab world
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-12
Digging for Peace: Private Companies and Emerging Economies in Zones of Conflict
BICC
A 52-page German brief examining trends in the causes of violent conflict in Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-10
Natural Resources in Côte d’Ivoire: Fostering Crisis or Peace?
BICC
This 84-page German brief investigates the extent to which natural resources have contributed to causing and sustaining this armed conflict and how natural resource exploitation can contribute to peace and development in Côte d’Ivoire
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-02
Governing the Gift of Nature
BICC
A 29-page German concept paper examining the links between governance, conflict and natural resources in developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-12
The Scarcity of Land in Somalia: Natural Resources and their Role in the Somali Conflict
BICC
A 17-page German occasional paper explaining the causes of the current violence in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-20
"Yellow Imperialism" or "Successful Wealth Creation Formula"?
BICC
An 8-page German focus paper considering how the trade in natural resources is changing Chinese-African relations
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-07-26
Services, Return and Security in Four Countries in Southern Sudan
BICC
This 71-page German survey studies how the Return and Reintegration programme in Southern Sudan can be improved
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-01
Global Immunization: Status, Progress, Challenges and Future
BMC
An 11-page paper briefly reviewing global progress and challenges with respect to public vaccination programmes
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-10-31
Global Trade Talks: The Doha Disaster
Brooking Institution
A US commentary on the status of the Doha Round
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-02
Foresight Africa: Top Priorities for the Continent in 2012
Brookings
This 44-page US report outlines the top priorities for Africa in 2012 and beyond
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-09
Better than Expected U.S. Support for Global Development
Brookings
A commentary describing the amount of funding allocated for U.S. development spending in 2012 as a surprising achievement
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2012-01-09
Capacity for Change: Reforming U.S. Assistance Efforts in Poor and Fragile Countries
Brookings
This 62-page report describes the context for reforming US aid and examines the key issues for decision by policymakers in an effort to inform a coherent and effective national approach to both stabilization and broader developmen
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-04-11
Taking Development Activities to Scale in Fragile and Low Capacity Environments
Brookings
A 93-page US working paper arguing that scaling up (i.e., the expansion, replication, adaption and sustaining of successful policies and programs in space and over time to reach a greater number of people) is highly relevant to fragile settings, both as an objective and as a strategic approach to development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-06
What's Next for Latin America After the Global Crisis?
Brookings
A 5-page US article discussing challenges that have impacted Latin America's development and the type of investment opportunities that lie ahead
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-31
Protection Against Severe Earthquake Risks in Central Asia
Brookings
This US essay examines the seismic risks that Central Asia faces
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-03-28
Where is the Learning? Measuring Schooling Efforts in Developing Countries
Brookings
This 17-page US paper asserts that the global community and national governments need to place a much greater focus on the ultimate objective of education—to acquire knowledge and develop skills
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-22
The Determinants of Aid Volatility
Brookings
This 34-page US paper examines the sources of the volatility in development aid
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-20
Making Sense of Food Price Volatility
Brookings
A US analysis of how food prices affect developing countries and what needs to be done at a policy level
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-07
Burning Issues for Haiti’s Recovery
Brookings
An 8-page US overview of some of the burning issues in the recovery effort both in Haiti and the US
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-18
Time for a Big Push on Infrastructure in Africa: What the G-20 Can Do
Brookings
This 10-page US policy paper argues that what the G-20 decides to do on infrastructure in Africa will be a critical test of whether it can amount to more than a talkshop
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-06
Beyond Emergency Relief for Haiti: The Challenge of Effective Development Assistance
Brookings
This US article considers the possible role of the international community in the reconstruction and development of Haiti in the short-to-medium term
International Development, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-01-25
Reframing Development Cooperation
Brookings
This 10-page US brief exposes some of the myths that surround development cooperation and endorses an effort to parse development activities according to a set of overarching objectives, which could then guide a more modern and useful aid taxonomy, as well as a better division of labour
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-09-17
It’s Complicated: the Challenge of Implementing the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness
Brookings
A 3-page US analysis of this year’s monitoring survey on the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-09-27
Averting Further Crisis in Malawi
Brookings
A US article arguing that timely intervention by the international community, and particularly the African Union, is necessary to resolve the situation in Malawi
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-22
Around the Halls: The U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals
Brookings
A US blog assessing the progress that has been made toward achieving the MDGs, obstacles that hinder the U.N.’s efforts, and whether the initiative will ultimately be a success
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-09-20
Measuring Aid Effectiveness Effectively: A Quality of Official Development Assistance Index
Brookings
This US article describes a tool and methodology that is designed to provide the information needed to assess whether a government is spending aid wisely and as effectively as possible
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-04
Education’s Hardest Test: Scaling up Aid in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
Brookings
A 12-page US policy outlook outlining the challenges that need to be addressed if the educational opportunities of children living in countries affected by conflict, fragility, or emergencies are to be improved
International Development, EducationPosted: 2010-02-25
Aid Coordination on the Ground: Are Joint Country Assistance Strategies the Answer?
Brookings
This 39-page US working paper considers whether the use of joint country assistance strategies will improve aid effectiveness
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2009-07-27
Reform of the Multilateral Development System: Call for a High-Level Commission
Brookings
A US article calling for a radical reform of the multilateral development system
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-10
Heritage, Democracy and Development in Libya
Brookings
A US article highlighting the potential of Libya's heritage and natural areas to contribute to development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-11-14
African Land Grabbing: Whose Interests Are Served?
Brookings
A US article dealing with transnational land-grabbing in Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-27
A Global Compact on Learning; Taking Action on Education in Developing Countries
Brookings
This 79-page US report highlights the importance of education in reducing poverty in developing countries
International Development, EducationPosted: 2011-06-13
Global Development Under Pressure
Brookings
This 48-page US meeting report discusses the state of global development cooperation, opportunities presented by international platforms for policy dialogue, the lessons of the Arab Spring, U.S. development policy reforms and the challenges of effective communications
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-11-14
Financial Globalization in Emerging Economies: Much Ado About Nothing?
Brookings
This 47-page US paper focuses on financial globalization (FG) from an empirical perspective, building on, updating, and specializing the existing literature to characterize the evolution and implications of FG in emerging economies
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-06-09
South Sudan: Time to Focus on Challenges
Brookings
This US article describes the many challenges that lie ahead for South Sudan
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14
Korea’s Role in Global Development
Brookings
A US article on Korea's contribution to international development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-02-25
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Education is the Key Missing Link
Brookings
A US article stressing the importance of wider education in achieving the Millennium Development Goals
International Development, EducationPosted: 2010-08-02
G8 Africa Action Plan: Enhance Strategies for Development
Brookings
This US article argues that the G8's proposed innovations for development funding do not go far enough and suggests alternative strategies to make the G8 Africa Action Plan more effective in meeting the development goals
International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-06
Aiding Development: Assistance Reform for the 21st Century
Brookings
This 44-page US paper considers the reform of global assistance efforts
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-02-15
Serious Approach to Development
Brookings
This 12-page US policy paper poses the principal issues that will face The 2011 High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-16
Climate Change and Vulnerable Societies
Brookings
A US House testimony on America’s critical role in supporting climate change adaptation in the world’s most vulnerable communities
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-26
Caught in the Global Hurricane: Debating the Caribbean’s Development Challenges in an Uncertain World
Brookings et al.
The report of a US conference held to consider the well-being of the Caribbean region
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-17
Key Economic and Social Challenges for Latin America: Perspectives from Recent Studies
Brookings Institution
This 35-page paper draws on recent studies to highlight key aspects of Latin America's current challenges
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-22
U.S. Government Assistance: Advancing National Security, Interests and Values
Brookings Institution
A House testimony proposing reforms to US foreign assistance
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-04-29
Assuring that Foreign Aid is Effective
Brookings Institution
A 16-page US position paper containing proposals for improving the effectiveness of US foreign aid
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-07
Global Health and Global Governance: Prioritizing Health Within the Framework of the Millennium Development Goals
Brookings Institution
This 11-page paper offers proposals for dealing with the critical state of global health conditions
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-01-17
Reducing Urban Violence in Developing Countries
Brookings Institution
This 9-page US policy brief introduces a new violence-focused research methodology aimed at reducing violence in developing countries
International Development, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-11-28
Asset-Based Approaches to Poverty Reduction in a Globalized Context
Brookings Institution
A 41-page working paper aiming to show the value of asset-based approaches in developing long-term poverty-reduction solutions
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-07
The G20 After Eight Years: How Effective a Vehicle for Developing-Country Influence?
Brookings Institution
This 31-page US paper examines the extent to which participation in the G20 has strengthened the influence of developing countries in global governance
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-23
Foreign Assistance Reform: Successes, Failures and Next Steps
Brookings Institution
A testimony proposing reforms in US foreign assistance
International Development, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-06-25
Innovative Financing Options and the Fight Against Global Poverty
Brookings Institution
This 16-page paper examines whether innovative approaches to development financing can make a difference in the fight against global poverty
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-01
International NGOs and Poverty Reduction Strategies: The Contribution of an Asset-Based Approach
Brookings Institution
A 44-page scoping study summarizing the current poverty reduction strategies of US and UK-based international NGOs and identifying the applicability of an asset-accumulation framework
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-25
Global Poverty and Global Development: Is the United States Doing Its Part?
Brookings Institution
A 46-page (uncorrected) transcript of an event held to examine how well the U.S. is contributing to global goals in poverty reduction and development
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-04-26
Restoring Confidence in Lebanon's Future
Brookings Institution
This 10-page US testimony deals with Lebanon's need for a return to normalcy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-19
U.S. Foreign Assistamce: Reform to Lead in the 21st Century
Brookings Institution
An article urging a reform of US foreign aid
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-24
Enhancing Development Through Better Use of Public Resources
Brookings Institution
A 9-page US policy brief arguing the potential of independent watchdog groups to promote accountability and transparency in developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-03
A Reality Check on African Aid
Brookings Institution
A commentary on US aid to Africa
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-02-26
The New Philanthropy and Development Aid
Brookings Institution
A commentary arguing that private development aid is more effective than governmental assistance
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-29
Millennium Development Goals: Enhance Public Policy with Private Donors
Brookings Institution
A US article recommending that the MDG effort embrace private aid donors
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-02
Aid Effectiveness and Governance: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Brookings Institution, World Bank
A US article tracing the development of the aid effectiveness concept in overseas development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-03-24
Getting to the Bottom of "Bottom-up" Approaches
Brookings Instiution
This article advocates research to scrutinise the social and developmental impact of social enterprises in developing countries
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-11-07
New Partnerships for Growth Research in Africa: Launch Workshop Report
Brooklings
This 24-page US workshop report details discussions on how to strengthen the voice and deepen the policy impact of African research institutions, and how to increase collaboration among institutions to benefit Africa’s growth and development
International Development, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-07-15
Can Aid Work? Thinking About Development Strategy
C. D. Howe Institute
A 40-page Canadian study giving an overview of recent policy ideas for improving the effectiveness of development aid and a series of recommendations for making Canadian aid programmes more effective
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-20
How Can Canada Improve Its Development Aid? Lessons from Other Aid Agencies
C. D. Howe Institute
A 30-page report comparing Canada's development aid strategies with those of other countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-27