International Development
The Potential Effects of Economic Partnership Agreements: What Quantitative Models Say
Overseas Development Institute
This 4-page briefing paper explains how quantitative modelling can be used to estimate the potential of Economic Partnership Agreements
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-03
Five Debates on International Development: The US Perspective
Overseas Development Institute
Transcript of a speech challenging the international consensus on aid effectiveness and aid instruments
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-06
Agricultural Rehabilitation: Mapping the Linkages between Humanitarian Relief, Social Protection and Development
Overseas Development Institute
This 76-page UK research addresses the question of how to support the livelihoods of rural people who have been affected by conflict
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-05-03
Aftershocks: Natural Disaster Risks and Economic Development Policy
Overseas Development Institute
A 7-page U.K. briefing paper on the economic and financial consequences of natural disasters in developing countries
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-10
Food Security and the Millennium Development Goal on Hunger in Asia
Overseas Development Institute
This 60-page working paper overviews food security issues in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, China, Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-01-29
The Primacy of Domestic Politics and the Dilemmas of Aid: What Can Donors Do in Ethiopia and Uganda?
Overseas Development Institute
This 2-page U.K. opinion deals with the dilemma faced by states donating to developing countries where human rights abuses are taking place
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-05
Policy Engagement: How Civil Society Can be More Effective
Overseas Development Institute
This 60-page report illustrates how civil society organizations in developing countries can be utilized to improve the effectiveness of development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-03
How to Move Forward on Governance and Corruption
Overseas Development Institute
A 2-page opinion on the interplay between governance, corruption and development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-02
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
Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA's): Where We Are
Overseas Development Institute
A 4-page briefing paper assessing the effectiveness of Economic Partnership Agreements between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific states
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-03
The Millennium Project: A Sound Strategy for Reaching the MDGs?
Overseas Development Institute
This 2-page opinion considers how realistic the Millennium Development Goals are.
International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-02-24
Governance and Aid Effectiveness: Has the White Paper Got it Right?
Overseas Development Institute
A 2-page opinion on the importance of governance in improving aid effectiveness
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-02
Closing the Sovereignty Gap: An Approach to State-Building
Overseas Development Institute
This 20-page working paper develops the view that building effective and capable states is the only sustainable way to bring about social stability, create wealth and reduce poverty
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-09-06
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
Civil Society Perspectives on the TB Policy in Bangladesh, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania and Thailand
OSI
A 296-page report examining the importance of community participation ansd public awareness in efforts to control the spread of TB
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-08
Development Co-operation
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
This 60-page report recommends how the development community can help achieve greater progress towards the Millennium Development goals
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-02-22
Decentralisation and Poverty in Developing Countries: Exploring the Impact
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
This 59-page working paper, based on a broad review of case studies, questions whether decentralisation reduces poverty in developing countries
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-10-23
Natural Disasters and Adaptive Capacity
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
A 45-page working paper reviewing the pattern of natural disasters and proposing policy initiatives to improve the capacity of developing countries suffering them to return to a sustainable growth path
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-10-23
Sustainable Security and the Global South
ORG
This 9-page UK paper examines how the views of security analysts from the global South might be better incorporated into the concept of ‘sustainable security'.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-01-27
From Recession to Slump: Crisis or Opportunity?
ORG
A 4-page UK briefing offering an assessment of the economic downturn and its impact on poorer communities
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-30
Security Sector Reform Needs Inclusive Politics and Jobs for the Poor
Open Democracy
This article argues that security sector reform needs to be grounded in inclusive government and growth strategies that deliver jobs to the poor
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-03-26
Global Poverty: Goals and Realities
One World US
This U.S. article offers an overview of global poverty and aid efforts
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-08-24
International Engagement in Fragile States: Can’t We Do Better?
OECD
This 66-page study is intended to guide complex interventions in fragile and conflict-affected countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-29
Millennium Development Goals Report Card: Learning from Progress
ODI, Millennium Commission
This 12-page summary is part of initial findings from an ongoing review of development progress
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-06-28
New Challenges and New Beginnings for European Development Cooperation
ODI et al.
A 94-page joint report from four think tanks considering how European collaboration and action on international development can be reinvigorated
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-24
Direct Access to Climate Finance: Experiences and Lessons Learned
ODI
This 19-page UK discussion paper provides an overview of the concept of direct access to funding for climate change actions in developing countries
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-11-30
Oil Prices, Poor Countries and Policy Responses
ODI
A UK blog on the impact of rising oil prices on deveoloping countries
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-25
Mapping Progress: Evidence for a New Development Outlook
ODI
This 76-page UK report summarises evidence of development progress and how it was achieved in 24 developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-06-30
The Impact of Employment Guarantee Schemes and Cash Transfers on the Poor
ODI
This 104-page review applies a systematic protocol to the identification and retrieval of published and unpublished documents relating to the impacts of i) EGSs and ii) CTs on the poor (defined in relation to national poverty lines), and examines the relative effectiveness of both interventions
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-06-28
Security, Humanitarian Action and Development
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper outlines the key opportunities and challenges presented by a more integrated approach to international engagements to build stability in fragile states
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-02-18
A Guide to Monitoring and Evaluating Policy Influence
ODI
This 12-page UK background paper provides an overview of approaches to monitoring and evaluating development policy influence and is intended as a guide, outlining challenges and approaches and suggested further reading
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-18
Creating Development-Friendly Rules of Origin in the EU
ODI
A 5-page briefing paper examining the European Commission's proposal for a radical change to its Rules of Origin, and its likely impact on developing countries
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-03
How Effective is European Commission Aid on the Ground?
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing discussing the impact of EC aid on Cambodia, Mozambique and Peru
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-02
Providing Aid in Insecure Environments: 2009 Update
ODI
A 12-page UK policy brief providing an update on trends in violence against aid workers and the operational response
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-06
Social Protection: A Global Imperative
ODI
A UK opinion on how to realise the G-20 commitment to fund social protection for the poorest countries as part of its global plan for recovery
Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-03
The Global Financial Crisis and Developing Countries
ODI
The results of a study examining the effects of the global financial crisis on developing countries (single page linking to each section)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-06-04
Governance and Citizenship from Below: Views of Poor and Excluded groups and Their Vision for a New Nepal
ODI
This 51-page report is the first community level participatory research endeavour with poor and excluded groups in Nepal since the peace process. It focuses on grassroots experiences and understandings of governance and citizenship, and the implications thereof for state building in post-conflict Nepal
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-05
The Global Financial Crisis and Developing Countries: Taking Stock, Taking Action
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper recommending steps to assist developing countries to recover from the fallout from the global financial crisis
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-09-20
Doha and the Global Crisis
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that concluding the Doha Development Agenda is central to enhancing multilateral cooperation and future prospects.
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-12-01
Raising the Game: Mainstreaming Children's Rights
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that children’s rights should be mainstreamed into broader development policy debates
Families, Children & Youth, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-12-10
Greater Aid Transparency: Crucial for Aid Effectiveness
ODI
This 4-page UK brief sets out and explores the link between donor aid and recipient country budgets, and the role greater transparency about aid can play in improving budget transparency, the quality of budgetary decisions, and accountability systems
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-25
The Global Financial Crisis and Developing Countries
ODI
This 77-page UK synthesis of the effects of the global financial crisis on developing countries updates the description of the economic and social situation during the course of the crisis in 11 countries
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-24
The G-20 Summit in Toronto: What Does it Mean for Development?
ODI
A UK article assessing the implications of the Toronto G-20 summit for international development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-28
The Economic Impact of Competition
ODI
This 4-page UK study finds that more competition, more players, more dynamic entry and exit, and more intense rivalry for customers tend to deliver better market outcomes, including lower prices, better access to services for consumers, and improved international competitiveness
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-07-31
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report Card: Measuring Progress Across Countries
ODI
This 118-page UK report presents data on how countries are closing in on the MDG targets. It unpacks the targets and indicators to map out how the development process is playing out across countries and continents
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-09-15
The Global Financial Crisis: Risks for Fragile States in Africa
ODI
This UK Opinion argues that the impact of the global financial crisis in fragile states has serious implications for peace and security
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-03
Effective State-business Relations, Industrial Policy and Economic Growth
ODI
This 32-page collection of essays discusses the nature of state-business relations (SBRs) and the links between SBRs and economic performance in developing economies
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-22
Indonesia's Progress on Governance: State Cohesion and Strategic Institutional Reform
ODI
This 6-page UK case study illustrates Indonesia's progress in governance. The story describes the nature of the progress, analysis of the factors that have contributed to progress and lessons for policy makers
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-03
Aid Effectiveness after Accra: How to Reform the 'Paris Agenda'
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper presenting proposals for improving aid effectiveness
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-15
Corruption Perceptions and Risks in Assistance: A Liberia Case Study
ODI
This 40-page background paper examines the risks of corruption associated with the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Liberia, and draws lessons for future operations
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-07
Accra 2008: The Bumpy Road to Aid Effectiveness in Agriculture
ODI
A 4-page UK paper explaining why development cooperation in the agricultural sector struggles to comply with the Paris principles
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-15
Can Tourism Offer Pro-Poor Pathways to Prosperity?
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper examines the evidence on the impact of tourism on poverty
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-31
Changing Aid Delivery and the Environment
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper examining how environmental objectives are pursued when aid delevery mechanisms are in flux
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-04-06
Parliaments and Development
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper discussing what shapes parliamentary performance in developing countries and what donors can do to enhance it
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-17
Reforming the International Aid Architecture: Options and Ways Forward
ODI
A 24-page UK working paper setting out some of the options for reforming the international aid architecture, and identifying where high-level political engagement will be needed if significant reform is to be achieved
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-16
Mitigating Climate Change: What Impact on the Poor?
ODI
This 2-page UK opinion assesses the possible impact on the poor of four climate change mitigation strategies
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-04-15
Central Asia: Governance, Geopolitics and Development Challenges
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper urging Europe to become more engaged in the developmet of Central Asia
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-20
Closing the Deal: IMF Reform in 2007
ODI
A 5-page UK briefing paper stressing the urgency of the need to reform the IMF
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-18
Aid Allocation and the MDGs
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper examining how enhanced aid funds should be allocated across different countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-04
Africa after the Africa Commission: What Priorities for the German G8?
ODI
Presentations and opinions delivered at the UK forum held to discuss the future of Africa in the run-up to the forthcoming G8 meeting in Germany (single page linking to individual contributions)
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-07
Rural Employment and Migration: In Search of Decent Work
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper describes new thinking on rural employment in the development context
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-05
Economic Partnership Agreements: What Happens in 2008?
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper on the future of economic partnership agreements
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-31
Policy Space: Are WTO Rules Preventing Development?
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper examines WTO rules in relation to developing countries
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-07
Global Health: Making Partnerships Work
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper setting out an agenda to improve the effectiveness of global public/private health partnerships
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-07
Food, Nutrition and HIV: What Next?
ODI
A 4-page briefing paper exploring issues relating to the ability of food and nutritional security to mitigate the effects of HIV/AIDS
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-11
Africa and the WTO Doha Round: An Overview
ODI
This 20-page article examines the relationship of the Doha Round to Africa's need for integration into the world economy
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-29
Annual Report 2007: Transitions in International Development
ODI
This 48-page UK report includes a series of articles on topical issues in development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-02
How do Development and Foreign Policy Connect?
ODI
This 2-page opinion considers whether efforts to ring-fence aid for "poverty reduction" make sense
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-12-14
Re-Examining Sovereign Debt: Forgiveness and Innovation
ODI
A 4-page briefing paper highlighting trends in sovereign borrowing and discussing remaining weaknesses in the sovereign debt regime that require attention
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-13
Closing the Deal: IMF Reform in 2007
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper examines the risks and opportunities associated with completing an IMF deal before the end of 2007
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-05
Dissonance in Development: Foreign Aid and State Formation in Malawi
NUPI
The main focus of this 190-page Norwegian thesis is on how foreign aid and development affects the state
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-01-12
Crime, Poverty and Police Corruption
NUPI
A 45-page Norwegian working paper examining crime, poverty and police corruption in non-rich countries
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-20
A Study of Civil Society in Nicaragua
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
An 80-page Norwegian report providing an analysis of civil society in Nicaragua, especially the relationship between organisations of civil society and the state and issues of representation and accountability
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-27
The Battle for Azerbaijan
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
This 151-page paper offers an Azeri perspective on the election observation of the 2005 parliamentary elections and the post-election period
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-27
Learning for a Global Society: Evaluation and Quality in Global Education
North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
This 94-page report documents proceedings and papers from the GENE London conference, dealing with issues of evaluation and quality in global and developmental education
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-04-15
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
No Choice, But Democracy: Prising the People Out of Politics in Africa
Nordic Africa Institute
This 30-page Swedish paper poses critical questions about the nature and depth of the democratic experience in Africa
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-24
Political Oppositions in African Countries
Nordic Africa Institute
An 85-page discussion paper exploring the role of opposition parties in Kenya, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwi
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-15
Constitutional Reform Processes and Political Parties: Principles for Practice
NIMD
This 60-page Dutch publication provides a set of guiding principles for constitutional reform based on practical experiences of constitutional reform processes in a number of countries
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-04-30
Engineering Electoral Systems: Possibilities and Pitfalls
NIMD
This 24-page Dutch publication provides an introduction into the different electoral systems existing round the world
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-02
Growth Isn't Working
New Economics Foundation
A 32-page report arguing that globalisation is failing the world's poorest
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-02-14
Debt Relief as if People Mattered: A Rights-Based Approach to Debt Sustainability
New Economics Foundation
This 44-page report proposes a radical new approach to debt cancellation according to the basic health and education needs of the debtor state's population
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-06-28
Democracy Assistance to Post-Conflict Ethiopia: Building Local Institutions?
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
A 104-page working paper tracing the main political developments in Ethiopia since 1991 and analysing the influence of the international community on civil society and the government sector
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-08-07
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
Lessons Learned in Political Party Assistance
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
The 10-page report of a Netherlands seminar held to outline the main problem areas in political party assistance (in democratizing countries) and to highlight the elements of a future research and policy agenda
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-12-13
International Assistance for Institution-Building in Post-Conflict Cambodia
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
A 144-page working paper studying the effectiveness of international assistance in making a sustainable and positive impact on the functioning of electoral, human rights and media organisations in a post-conflict situation
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-05-26
The China-Africa Summit, the Port of Gwadar, and North-West Nepal
Nepalnews.com
A commentary on the implications of the China-Africa Summit in general and for Nepal in particular
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-22
Odious Lending: Debt Relief as if Morals Mattered
NEF
This 50-page report urges debt relief for "odious debts" wrongly forced on developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-04
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
Mongolia at 800: Toward Enhanced U.S. and International Support
Nautilus Institute
An article discussing Mongolia's internal situation and strategic position, and recommending supportive policies by the international community to assist democratization
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-25
Poorer Nations Turn to Publicly Developed GM Crops
Nature Biotechnology
A 7-page article highlighting results of a new study on the development of genetically-modified crops by research institutes in 15 developing countries, identifying the gene types being used and the biosafety and regulatory challenges being faced
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-01-07
Afghanistan: Proposals: State Rebuilding, Reconstruction and Development
National Institute for Research Advancement
This Japanese document outlines proposals submitted earlier this year. They propose a policy for rebuilding, reconstruction and development that places greater emphasis on the needs of Afghans and less on anti-terrorist activities and priorities
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-08-06
A Grand Design for Northeast Asia
National Institute for Research Advancement
A Japanese conference paper proposing a grand design for the revitalizing of Northeast China and promoting regional co-operation in Northeast Asia
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-11-13
Farm Subsidies: Devastating the World's Poor and the Environment
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 2-page US brief analysis examines the effect of farm subsidies on economic growth in the developing world and on the environment
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-04-04
Applying the Precautionary Principle to DDT
National Center for Policy Analysis
A U.S. 2-page brief analysis comparing the risks and benefits of DDT
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-16
Growing Up Global: The Changing Transition to Adulthood in Developing Countries
National Academy of Sciences
A 574-page book reporting on the condition of young people entering alolescence in developing countries. Uncorrected, pre-publication edition. Single page with links to all chapters
Families, Children & Youth, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-12-17
Explaining Namibia
Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit
This 34-page working paper examines the restraints on growth in Namibia and endeavours to identify the medium to long term policies needed to foster growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-02
New Day New Way: U.S. Foreign Assistance for the 21st Century
Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network
A 15-page report calling for a fresh start for US foreign assistance programmes
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-07-15
State-Building and U.S. Foreign Policy
MIT CIS
A US essay assessing the effectiveness of state-building in relation to security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-11-28
Remittances: Latin America's Faulty Lifeline
MIT Center for International Studies
This 4-page essay examines some of the deleterious effects of remittances sent by migrants to their native countries
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-07