International Development
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
Debt Relief for the Poorest: An Evaluation Update of the HIPC Initiative
World Bank
A 98-page report evaluating the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-05-15
Debunking Myths on Worldwide Governance and Corruption
World Bank
A 64-page Powerpoint presentation of a lecture explaining the importance of measuring corruption in the development agenda, and the economic costs associated with it
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-05-03
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
Decentralization and Foreign Aid Effectiveness: Do Aid Modality and Federal Design Matter in Poverty Alleviation?
CESifo
This 27-page working paper empirically studies the impact of decentralization on foreign aid effectiveness
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-13
Defining and Measuring Social Cohesion: Social Policies in Small States Series, No. 1
UNRISD
A 40-page paper examining the concept of social cohesion in policy debates and assessing its role in social development
International Development, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-12-03
Delayed Participation of Developing Countries to Climate Agreements: Should Action in the EU and US be Postponed?
CESifo
This 22-page paper analyses the cost implications for climate policy in developed countries if developing countries are unwilling to adopt measures to reduce their own GHG emissions
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-02
Delivering Genetically Engineered Crops to Poor Farmers
IFPRI
A 4-page US analysis of regulatory reforms needed for farmers and consumers in developing countries to benefit from GE crops
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-02-04
Delivering on Doha: Farm Trade and the Poor
Institute for International Economics
This 160-page book examines the structure of agricultural support in rich countries and explores the challenges and opportunities that developing countries might face if the Doha round succeeds in reforming OECD agricultural policies (single page linking to each chapter)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-27
Delivering on Doha: Farm Trade and the Poor
Institute for International Economics
A volume examining the structure of agricultural support in rich countries, and the challenges and opportunities faced by developing countries (single page linking to each chapter)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-25
Democracy and Economic Development: Democracy and Peace-Building
Institute for Research on Public Policy
Two Canadian studies published as one paper. The first surveys research on the link between democracy and economic growth. The second examines the link between democratization and peace-building (51 pages in total).
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-22
Democracy and Human Development in the Broader Middle East
German Marshall Fund of the United States
A 22-page paper synthesising the contributions of an international working group laying out the broad contours of a transatlantic strategy to promote democracy and human development in the broader Middle East
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-06-23
Democracy and Stability in West Africa: The Ghanaian Experience
Uppsala University
A 77-page Swedish paper drawing lessons from Ghana’s successes (and failures) in terms of striving towards ‘positive peace’, particularly with regard to state-making, nation-building, democratization and development
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-03-09
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
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
Designing and Evaluating Social Safety Nets: Theory, Evidence, and Policy Conclusions
International Food Policy Research Institute
This 61-page discussion paper reviews the literature on the performance of commonly found safety net programs in developing countries
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-04-17
Determinants of Self-Employment in Urban Ethiopia
PSI
This 25-page UK study examines issues pertaining to self-employment in developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-16
Developing a Methodology for Assessing the Sustainable Development Impact of Small Scale CDM Hydropower Projects
HWWA
A 126-page German paper examining the viability of existing sustainability guidelines for hydropower development and offering an alternative methodology
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-02
Developing Countries: Achieving Poor Countries' Economic Growth and Debt Relief Targets Faces Significant Financing Challenges
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 68-page U.S. study assesses the likely shortfall in funding for the Heavily-Indebted Poor Countries Initiative and estimates the amount of funding needed to help these countries achieve economic growth and debt relief targets
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-04-17
Development at Risk: Rethinking UN-Business Partnerships
South Centre and UNRISD
This 362-page book is a critical examination of UN-Business partnerships created to sponsor development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-02-09
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
Development Impacts of Financial Crisis
CGD
A commentary assessing the likely impacts of the financial crisis on development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-09-23
Development Interventions, Export Sectors and the Poor: Mixed Results
DIIS
This 120-page Danish study examines a variety of interventions directed at increasing Low Income Country exports while benefiting the poor
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-12-12
Development on the Move
IPPR
This 11-page executive summary of a UK report argues that migration should not be viewed as a 'problem' for development
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-05-20
Development on the Move: Measuring and Optimising Migration’s Economic and Social Impacts
IPPR
The 11-page executive summary of a UK study examining a wide range of migration’s impacts on development, by conducting primary research in seven countries
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-05-31
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
Development Strategies and Food and Nutrition Security in Africa: An Assessment
International Food Policy Research Institute
This 60-page discussion paper examines the impact of strategies designed to assist Africa's development, in particular their outcomes in respect of achieving food and nutrition security
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-03-02
Developmental States in the New Millennium: Concepts and Challenges for a New Aid Agenda
"Development Policy Review"
A 22-page article reviewing the literature relating to key aspects affecting the developmental state
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-18
Dialogue on Public Sector Pricing of Pharmaceutical Products
Population Council
The 16-page report of a meeting held to explore ways of getting medicinal products into the hands of the world's poor
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-05-05
Diasporas and Fragile States
DIIS
This 4-page Danish policy brief examines the influence of diasporas on fragile states
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-16
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
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
Direct Foreign Investment in Developing Countries: Leveraging the Role of Multinationals
French Institute of International Relations and French Development Agency
This 196-page French collection of studies examines whether Direct Foreign Investment (FDI) contributes to the development of host countries and, if so, under what conditions
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-02-16
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
Diversity in Development: Reconsidering the Washington Consensus
FONDAD
A 260-page book exploring what is right and wrong with the policies prescribed in the Washington Consensus
International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-01-15
Diversity of Communities and Economic Development
Economic Growth Center - Yale
This 20-page US discussion paper reviews the literature on the impact of ethnic diversity on economic development
International Development, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-09-23
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
Do Democratic Transitions Produce Bad Economic Outcomes?
Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law
This 16-page working paper examines the effect of democratization on economic performance
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-01-26
Do Foreign Currency Deposits Promote or Deter Financial Development in Low-Income Countries?
IDE
A 38-page discussion paper investigating the long-term consequences of Foreign Currency Deposits in developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-01
Do International Labor Standards Contribute to the Persistence of the Child Labor Problem?
IZA
This 43-page discussion paper studies whether international labour standards and product boycotts may delay the ultimate eradication of child labour
Families, Children & Youth, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-06-23
Do Stronger IPRs Deliver the Goods (and Services) in Developing Countries?
IPN
This 12-page UK brief discusses why intellectual property matters for economic development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-05
Does Aid Work?
World Vision
A 15-page Australian discussion paper examining the effectiveness of overseas aid in reducing poverty
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-14
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
Does the IMF Constrain Health Spending in Poor Countries? Evidence and an Agenda for Action
CGDEV
A 90-page US report on the IMF programmes for health
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-31
Does the Minimum Wage Have a Higher Impact on the Informal than on the Formal Labor Market?
IZA
This 38-page paper investigates a puzzle in the literature on labour markets in developing countries: labour laws not only have an impact on the formal labour market but also impact on the informal sector
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-01-21
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
Doha Development Round Perspective
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
A 6-page German paper examining where the Doha round stands today
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-08-25
Doha Round and Developing Countries: Will the Doha Deal Do More Harm Than Good?
Global Development and Environment Institute
A 4-page US policy brief identifying the shortcomings of the new WTO agreement for developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-06-09
Doha Round's Development Impacts: Shrinking Gains and Real Costs
Global Development and Environment Institute
A 4-page policy brief examining the disappointing gains from world trade liberalization and the associated costs
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-12-02
Doing Business in Disputed Regions
DGAP
A 19-page German proposal for a new focus on private sector support for statebuilding
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-13
Donor Activities and Civil Society Potential in Iraq
United States Institute for Peace
A 12-page review of reconstruction activities in Iraq
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-08-13
DR Congo: Stage Victory
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the events surrounding Congo's presidential elections
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-25
Early Childhood Stimulation Interventions in Developing Countries: A Comprehensive Literature Review
IZA
This 71-page report reviews the effectiveness of early childhood stimulation interventions in developing countries
International Development, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-11-08
Early Economic Recovery in Fragile States: Priority Areas and Operational Challenges
Clingendael
This 90-page Dutch report focuses on how economic activities can contribute to overall stability as part of an integrated reconstruction strategy in fragile states
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-06
Easing the Strain: Understanding Brain Drain and Where Policy Can Respond
IPPR
This 20-page UK report attempts to synthesise theresults of a number of surveys of migrants and people intending to migrate, in order to develop a typology of factors driving brain drain
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-26
Economic Benefit of Tubercolosis Control
World Bank
A 59-page working paper spelling out the economic benefits attainable by an investment in tubercolosis control
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-18
Economic Development Capitalizing on Brand Agriculture: Turning Development Strategy on its Head
IDE-JETRO
This 56-page Japanese discussion paper explores the possibilities of two Japanese concepts as tools for bridging the gap between cities and rural areas through community-driven development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-06
Economic Geography and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
CESifo
This 42-page working paper assesses the importance of relative geography, and access to foreign markets in particular, in explaining the substantial income differences between SSA countries
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-21
Economic Growth in the 1990s: Learning from a Decade of Reform
World Bank
A report analysing economic growth and development lessons that can be drawn from reforms undertaken during the 1990s (single page linking to all sections)
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-26
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
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
Ecosystems, Livelihoods and Disasters: An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Management
World Conservation Union
This 40-page report proposes an approach integrating ecosystem management, development planning and risk reduction strategies to reduce disaster impacts
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-21
Ecuador’s Economy Since 2007
CEPR
This 25-page US paper describes how Ecuador has experienced strong progress in key economic, social and health indicators since 2007, with a dramatic rebound from the global recession since 2009
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-05-03
Education Aid in Fragile States: Delivering it Effectively
SPIRU
An 8-page briefing paper that develops a framework for assessing the effectiveness of education aid in fragile states
International Development, EducationPosted: 2007-09-11
Education: Gender Equality
Canadian International Development Agency
A 32-page Canadian paper on gender equality in education
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-16
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
Effecting Corporate Governance Reforms in Asia and the Pacific: The ADFIAP Corporate Governance Rating System
Center for International Private Enterprise
A 6-page paper describing a corporate governance rating system used to evaluate progress in governance among national development finance institutions in Asia and the Pacific
International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-06
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
Elections in Africa: Mixed Blessings for Growth and Poverty Alleviation
DIIS
This 4-page Danish policy brief finds that although elections motivate political elites to be responsive to popular demands in Africa, the impacts on peoples’ livelihoods are ambiguous
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-30
Elephant in the Room: The New G77 and China Dynamics in Climate Talks
FIIA
A 9-page Finnish briefing paper assessing the stance of developing countries in respect of climate change talks and agreements
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-09
Emerging Powers and the International Development Agenda
Chatham House
The 12-page text of a speech setting out how the UK will work to strengthen its partnerships with emerging powers, adapting its approach to reflect the changing international development landscape.
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-18
Employment Protection and Gross Job Flows: A Differences-in-Differences Approach
Inter-American Development Bank
A 48-page working paper examining the effect of employment protection legislation on gross job flows
International Development, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-10-14
Empowering the IMF: Should Reform be a Requirement for Increasing the Fund's Resources?
CEPR
A 23-page US paper that argues that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is still prescribing inappropriate policies that could unnecessarily worsen economic downturns in a number of countries
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-20
Ending Hunger in Africa: Prospects for the Small Farmer
International Food Policy Research Institute
An 8-page policy brief arguing that by building on smallholder successes, agriculture's role in meeting the Millennium Development Goals can be realised
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-17
Energising Development: Report on Impacts
GTZ
A 40-page Dutch-German report on the impacts of projects implemented with the aim of achieving sustainable access to modern energy services for five million people in developing countries
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2010-10-20
Energy Needs and Efficiency, Not Emissions: Re-framing the Climate Change Narrative
CGDEV
A 37-page US working paper suggesting some simple principles for determining equitable distribution of emission cuts between developed and developing countries to meet global targets
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-11-18
Engaging in Productive Sector Development: Comparisons between Mozambique and Ghana
DIIS
In this 35-page Danish paper, four factors are used to explain why state intervention in developing countries is sometimes a success and sometimes not
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-15
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
Enhancing Accountability in Schools
World Bank
A 4-page brief exploring how some developing countries have tried to improve educational outcomes by introducing policies that emphasise choice, managerial autonomy and accountability
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-06-19
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
entitled "Global Governance for Sustainable Developmet: The Need for Policy Coherence and New Partnerships
EADI
The 48-page report of a conference held to discuss aspects of global governance for sustainable development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09
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
Environment at the Heart of Tanzania's Development
IIED
A 59-page paper describing the Tanzanian experience of environmental mainstreaming
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-05
Escaping the Conflict Trap: Promoting Good Governance in the Congo
Crisis Group
A 35-page report calling for Kinshasa and donors to increase efforts to create a transparent and accountable government
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-23
Escaping the Vicious Cycle of Poverty: Towards Universal Access to Energy
CEPS
A 33-page working paper showing that renewable energy sources – and especially small decentralised solutions – have huge potential for providing reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services for the poor, particularly in rural areas of developing countries
Energy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-03-13
Establishing Electoral Administration Systems in New Democracies
IDE
This 38-page Japanese discussion paper seeks to identify the conditions for establishing an autonomous and capable electoral administration system in newly-democratized countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-07
Establishing Leadership on Civilian Assistance to Afghanistan
USIP
This 6-page US briefing argues that leadership of civilian assistance is necessary for success in Afghanistan, and lays out the best options to move forward
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-02-18
Ethics and Corporate Governance in the Fight against Corruption
CIPE
An 8-page article outlining action that business can take in the battle against corruption
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-14
European Development Cooperation in a Changing World: Rising Powers and Global Challenges after the Financial Crisis
EADI
This 4-page policy brief examines how the challenges facing European development cooperation have changed substantially in recent years
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-28
European Development Cooperation in a Changing World: Rising Powers and Global Challenges after the Financial Crisis
EDC2020
This 40-page UK working paper addresses the significance for EU development cooperation of two large and important new actors in this field, China and India. More specifically, it considers these implications in the context of new challenges for development cooperation arising from global instabilities and the 2008-9 global financial crisis
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-27
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
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalization?
Fondation pour l’innovation politique
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: 2009-07-16
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalization?
Fondation pour l’innovation politique
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: 2009-06-15
European Food Safety Regulation and the Developing Countries: Regulatory Problems and Possibilities
DIIS
This 44-page Danish working paper identifies those EU food safety law requirements that cause the most problems for developing countries exporters of food products and it points to possible ways of overcoming them
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-07
Exclusion, Gender and Education
CGD
A study of school enrollment, completion and learning in 7 developing countries, highlighting disadvantaged groups
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-10
Expanding a Successful Health Care Initiative
Population Council
An article outlining how a successful pilot health care intitiative in Ghana is being extended throught the country
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-09-12
Experiences of Plantation and Large-Scale Farming in 20th Century Africa
DIIS
A 56-page Danish working paper examining the lessons to be drawn from a re-assessment of large-scale agriculture in Africa during the twentieth century
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-11-15
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
Exploring the Role of Development Co-Operation
International Institute for Environment and Development
The 12-page report explores how bilateral and multilateral donors can support business activity that contributes to sustainable development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-06-17
Failed States, Vicious Cycles, and a Proposal
CGD
This 14-page US working paper examines the problems of failed states, including the repeated return to power of former warlords, which he argues causes institutions to become weaker and people to get poorer
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-08