International Development
"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
"The Main Institution in the Country is Corruption": Creating Transparency in Angola
Stanford Institute for International Studies
This 19-page U.S. case study describes how the Angolan government, from a starting point of massive corruption, was induced to take some initial steps towards accountability
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-02-23
"Innovation Shift" to the Emerging Economies: Cases from IT and Heavy Industries
Urban Institute
This 22-page US working paper identifies a move of high-end technology development to emerging economies by multinational companies
Science & Technology, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-18
Zimbabwe: Engaging the Inclusive Government
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing examines the opportunity for recovery in Zimbabwe from a disastrous decade with the entry of the opposition into government
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-20
Young Democracies in the Balance: Lessons for the International Community
CGD
An 8-page brief exploring the underlying reasons for backsliding in the world's fledgeling democracies
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-23
Yemen: Political Dynamics and the International Policy Framework
Chatham House
The transcript of a UK speech on what the UK and the international community can do to assist Yemen
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-02
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper explaining how Yemen presents a potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in this strategically important Red Sea country
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-13
WTO Trade Talks: A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
CEPII
A 4-page French article arguing that for sub-Saharan Africa, the losses from multilateral liberalisation may be largely offset by unrestricted access for their products into major emerging countries
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-14
WTO African Regional Workshop on Cotton - Cotonou, Republic of Benin - 23-24 March 2004
World Trade Organisation
This document presents the summary conclusions of the workshop
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-04-01
World Trade Organization: Limited Progress at Hong Kong Ministerial Clouds Prospects for Doha Agreement
US Government Accountability Office
This 47-page US report is an update on the status of the Doha round of global trade talks
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-05-01
World Resources 2008: Roots of Resilience
WRI et al.
This 277-page document argues that properly-designed enterprises can create economic, social and environmental resilience to cushion the impact of climate change and help provide social stability
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-08-15
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2006
United Nations
This 182-page report by the UN analyzes current developments in the world's economy and emerging policy issues
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-01
World Disasters Report 2009 - Focus on Early Warning, Early Action
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
While natural hazards cannot be prevented, they only become disasters because affected communities are vulnerable and unprepared. This 204-pagereport argues that early warning without early action is not enough
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-06-25
World Development Report 2012 for iPad
World Bank
A limited time free offer of the World Development Report 2012 App for iPad
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-12-16
World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change
World Bank
This 365-page report states that developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty, but this depends on financial and technical assistance from high-income countries. It also concludes that high-income countries need to act quickly to reduce their carbon footprints and boost development of alternative energy sources to help tackle climate change
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-09-22
World Development Report 2009
World Bank
A report considering the geographic challenges to development (single page linking to each section of the report)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-11-11
World Development Report 2008: Agriculture for Development
World Bank
This 386-page report focuses on the role of science and technology in agriculture-driven development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-14
World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
World Bank
A 336-page report dealing with the challenges and opportunities posed by the record number of young people in developing countries
International Development, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-25
World Development Indicators 2010
World Bank
The access page to the World Bank's Data Catalogue of over 2,000 development indicators
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-05-17
World Development Indicators 2007
World Bank
The World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development (single page linking to individual sections)
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-04-23
Working in "Fragile States": Problems, Dilemmas and Guidance
DIIS
A 9-page Danish brief providing a concise overview of the problems and dilemmas confronting organizations and companies working in fragile states, and offering guidance to overcome them
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-01-31
Winners and Losers: Impact of the Doha Round on Developing Countries
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Preview of a study presenting the potential impact of Doha proposals on different regions and countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-01-03
Will Rising Democracies Become International Democracy Supporters?
FRIDE, CEIP
This 42-page paper examines what potential exists for the US and EU to work with rising the democracies on international democracy support – and some of the risks that must be avoided.
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-18
Why We Need a Radical Re-think of Official Aid
Europe's World
This article charts the debate of recent years on reforming aid-giving and highlights the major problems to be resolved
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-05-28
Why the United States Should Robustly Suppport pan-African Organisations
U.S. Army War College
This 18-page U.S. article presents a rationale for why it should be U.S. policy to support pan-African sub-regional organisations that seek to have Africans help themselves
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-10
Why Did the Poorest Countries Fail to Catch Up?
Carnegie Emdowment for International Peace
A 38-page paper examining why poorer countries have failed to benefit from globalization
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-10-13
Why Did Abolishing Fees Not Increase Public School Enrollment in Kenya?
CGD
This 28-page US working paper examines why demand for private schooling went up when the price of government schooling went down in Kenya
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-11-15
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
Why a Careful Evaluation of the Millennium Villages Is Not Optional
CGDev
A US article arguing that a careful evaluation of the millennium village project is vital
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-03-25
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
Who Can Deliver Sustainable Development?
Foreign Policy Centre
This 4-page UK policy brief examines the problems of economic growth and social stagnation in Latin America
International Development, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-14
Whither Aid? Financing Development in Mozambique
DIIS
A 50-page Danish report analyzing the future of development finance to Mozambique
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-18
Which Countries Jump the FY2010 Corruption Hurdle?
CGD
This 8-page note offers a preliminary analysis of country scores on the FY10 control of corruption indicator to qualify for MCC funding
International Development, CorruptionPosted: 2009-09-21
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
Where Has All the Money Gone? Foreign Aid and the Quest for Growth
IZA
A 37-page discussion paper examining fungibility as a possible explanation for the "missing link" between aid and economic growth
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-04
Where Every Drop Counts: Tackling Rural Africa’s Water Crisis
IIED
This 4-page briefing analyzes the root cause of catastrophic water loss in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-23
When More is Less: Aiding Statebuilding in Afghanistan
FRIDE
A 31-page Spanish working paper providing a critical examination of international economic and military assistance to the statebuilding efforts in Afghanistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-25
What's Next in International Development? Perspectives from the 20% Club and the 0.2% Club
Overseas Development Institute
A 12-page working paper examining the development agenda from the standpoints of countries heavily dependent on aid and those in which aid plays a much smaller role
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-06-21
What's next for the G20? Investing in Health and Development
Chatham House
The 13-page summary of a conference held to to explore options for the future for the G20 in advancing key issues in global health and development
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-29
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
What's New in International Development?
Overseas Development Institute
The 48-page 2006 annual report of the ODI explores a range of issues on the development agenda for 2006 and 2007
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-02
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
What Scenario for the Future?
Eoropean Association of Development Research and Training Institutes
This 4-page briefing paper, first of a series in the project "European Development Cooperation to 2010", seeks to identify the main issues in the debate about European development cooperation during this decade.
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-03-22
What Role for the United Nations in Haiti?
USIP
This 8-page US briefing explains the importance of maintaining a U.N. presence there and how to enhance its prospects for continuing success in the impoverished country
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-27
What Makes for Effective Anti-Corruption Systems?
SAIIA
This 12-page South African occasional paper examines the conditions necessary for the creation of an effective anti-corruption system, with particular reference to new democracies
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-01
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
What Happens When Donors Fail to Meet Their Commitments?
CGD
A US blog considering whether the aid industry introduced the reforms it agreed in 2005 to make aid more effective
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-10-05
What Drives States to Support the Development of Productive Sectors?
DIIS
This 34-page working paper examines why and how ruling political elites in developing countries support productive sector development and with what outcomes
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-16
What Are the EU Trade Preferences Worth for Sub-Saharan Africa and Other Developing Countries?
CEPII
This 37-page French study examines the utilization reate and value of EU preferences to developing countries
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-10
Weathering the Storm: Economic Policy Responses to the Financial Crisis
World Bank
A 23-page report evaluating policy stances for developing countries to adopt in dealing with the global economic downturn
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-03
Weak States and Successful Elites
SWP
A 27-page German research paper examining how the governments of externally dependent crisis states engage with Western policy prescriptions
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-18
We Are at a Turning Point for the MDGs
Europe's World
An article arguing that it will demand a major effort and the leadership of the EU for the ill-effects of the global economic crisis on development to be reversed
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-08
Water Stress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Council on Foreign Relations
This article examines the issues relating to water stress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-08
Voices of Afghanistan: An Evaluation Study
CSIS
The provisional findings of a study evaluating the impact of reconstruction efforts on Afghan people
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-11
Vision or Fiction? Prospects of Regional Integration in the South Pacific
CIS
This 20-page issue analysis considers whether regional integration could play a role in raising living standards in the Pacific
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-03
Violence and Insecurity: The Challenge in the Global South
MIT Center for International studies
A 4-page US analysis of the spread of violence and insecurity in the global South and its impact on development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-22
Value for Money in Donor HIV Funding
Rand Corporation
This 92-page US report examines options for improving the impact of HIV funding
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-01-10
Using Food Aid to Support, Not Harm, Haitian Agriculture
CEPR
A 5-page US issue brief arguing that buying up all of Haiti's rice should be close to the amount of food aid for rice that the international community is likely to provide this year, and would provide a tremendous boost to Haitian farmers, who currently are unable to compete with low-cost rice imports from the U.S.
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-04-07
Urban Environments, Wealth and Health
IIED
This 53-page paper examines urban health in low- and middle-income countries in respect of key environmental issues
International Development, HealthPosted: 2007-12-21
Update - Debt Cancellation for Haiti: No Reason For Further Delays
CEPR
This 17-page US paper presents an update of CEPR’s December 2007 overview of Haiti’s outstanding foreign debt, and how much of this debt is scheduled to be canceled under Haiti’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank’s Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative.
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-08
Unpacking the Black Box of Institutional Reform
CIPE, INDEM
This 8-page US article presents a Russian perspective on the role of institutional reform in development
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-01
Unleashing Entrepreneurship: Making Business Work for the Poor
United Nations Development Programme
Report of the Commission on the Private Sector and Development, calling for targetted policy reform and other intitiatives to spur growth in local businesses to reduce poverty in the developing world
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-07-07
UNESCO World Water Development Report, 2009
UNESCO
This 249-page report offers a holistic approach to links between water and climate change, food, energy, health and human security
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-13
Understanding Urban Poverty - What the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers Tell Us
International Institute for Environment and Development
A 29-page literature review of the nature of urban poverty in developing countries
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-05-13
Understanding the Links Between Agriculture and Health
International Food Policy Research Institute
This 36-page document contains a series of policy briefs dealing with the linkages between agriculture and health in developing countries
International Development, HealthPosted: 2006-05-24
Understanding and Supporting the Role of Local Organisations in Sustainable Development
iied
This 32-page publication is the overview in a series of case studies and synthesis papers looking at the work of local organisations in development and environmental management
International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-02-12
Understanding and Containing Food Price Inflation
CGIAR
A short backgrounder on food price inflation and possible responses
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-05-17
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
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
U.S. Aid: the Next Four Years
Council on Foreign Relations
Transcript of an address by the Administrator of USAID, outlining trends in U.S. aid policy
International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-05-02
U.S. Aid to the Palestinians
Congressional Research Service
A 6-page paper reviewing U.S. aid to the Palestinians and the possible implications of Hamas' recent electoral success on U.S. aid
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-13
Two Opportunities to Deliver on the Doha Development Pledge
International Food Policy Research Institute
A 6-page research brief evaluating possible outcomes from a Doha agreement, and suggesting two measures that could do more to benefit poor countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-06
Turning the Resource Curse into a Blessing
SEF
This 6-page German paper presents two views as to how to overcome the resource curse and promote development in resource-rich developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-05
Turkey Discovers Africa: Implications and Prospects
SETA
An 8-page Turkish policy brief examining Turkey's developing relations with Africa
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-09-06
Tsunami Response in Sri Lanka
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
A 33-page report on a field visit in February 2005
International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-03-28
Tripping Over Health
CGD
A 4-page article proposing that the next U.S. president should come down clearly in favor of a new policy that better balances public health needs in developing countries with private incentives for innovative activities.
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-11-13
Trick or Treat?
Council on Foreign Relations
A commentary on the first year of the U.S. Administration's Global Aids Initiative
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-11-04
Transitional Governance: From Bullets to Ballots
United States Institute of Peace
A 24-page report examining the problems encountered by the US in trying to stabilize emerging nations
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-13
Transforming Development: The Role of Philanthropic Foundations in International Cooperation
GPPi
This 40-page German study examines expenditure by foundations on international development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-06-02
Tramsformative Social Protection
Institute of Development Studies
A 36-page working paper calling for a radical re-definition and new approach to social protection
Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-10-29
Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti
CFR
This US article argues that the desire to move fast and "do something" to alleviate suffering in Haiti must be matched to what is a bitter opportunity to secure a more consistent and lasting commitment to Haiti's political and social stability
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-18
Trading Up: How International Trade and Efficient Domestic Markets Can Contribute to African Development
International Food Policy Research Institute
This 4-page brief examines market access in the context of international trade and related domestic policies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-17
Trading on Time
World Bank and IFC
A 37-page study demonstrating how delays in exporting procedures harm the economies of developing countries
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-01-30
Trade, Development Cooperation - What Future for Africa?
Nordic Africa Institute
A 45-page paper comprising three analyses centred on related issues in the ongoing process of globalisation under the WTO regime, and their likely effect on African countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-06
Trade Policy for Development: Reforming US Trade Preferences
CGDEV
A 4-page briefing paper urging the US to reform its trade preference system to facilitate imports from the poorest countries
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-07
Trade on Human Terms: Transforming Trade for Human Development in Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Development Programme
This UNDP report proposes an agenda for national governments to make trade work more for the poor (single page linking to each section)
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-13
Trade is the Best Aid for Africa
NCPA
A 2-page US brief arguing that trade would benefit Africa more than aid
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-25
Trade Credits Under Imperfect Enforcement: A Theory with a Test on Chinese Experience
Institute of Developing Economies
A 35-page Japanese discussion paper examining the workings of trade credits in developing countries
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-19
Trade and Development Report 2004
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
This 188-page report concludes that the developmental effects of globalisation have been disappointing, and recommends a more comprehensive policy framework that reinforces coherence between the international trading system and the international monetary
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-27
Tracking Progress in Maternal, Newborn & Child Survival: The 2008 Report
WHO
This 111-page report measures the coverage of basic health services proven to reduce maternal and child mortality
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-18
Towards a Renewed Debt Crisis?
FES
This 68-page German occasional paper argues that the shortcomings in multilateral debt control and relief mechanisms are amplified by the financial crisis. It also provides a detailed debt default risk assessment of HIPC countries which - among other indicators - takes climate change into account.
International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-19
Towards a People-Driven African Union: Current Obstacles and New Opportunities
OSI, Oxfam GB, AFRODAD
A 72-page report examining the challenges and opportunities surrounding the achievement of the original vision for the African Union
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-07
Toward World Water Welfare
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commenntary on the need for improved water management worldwide
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-14
Toward the Enhanced Effectiveness of Foreign Aid
Economic Growth Center
A 20-page discussion paper examining the past record of aid and proposing a new modus operandi based on a more passive donor posture and greater initiative on the part of recipients
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-09
Toward Results-Based Social Policy Design and Implementation
CGD
This 42-page US paper shows how Mexico has improved the evidence base for public policy in a number of ways
International Development, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-04-20
Toward Measuring the Impact of the World Food Program's Purchase for Progress Initiative
CGD
An 8-page US essay questioning some of the assumptions underlying the World Food Program's Purchase for Progress Initiative
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-01-07
Toward Food and Nutrition Security in Africa
IFPRI
A 20-page strategy document for improving food and nutrition security in Africa
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-28
To Perpetuate their Dictatorships, Arab Rulers Resort to the Islamic Creed
Gloria Center
A 12-page Israeli article on why Muslim majority states offer fewer political rights than non-Muslim countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-29
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
Time and Poverty from a Developing Country Perspective
Levy Economics Institute
This 38-page US working paper is concerned with the measurement of poverty in the context of developing countries
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-15