International Development
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
Constraints to Economic Development and Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
GIGA
A 46-page German working paper attempting to identify the most significnt constraints on Arab Mediterranean economic development
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-01
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
Harnessing Market Mechanisms for Development: International Best Practice Standards
CIPE
A 7-page article calling for governments to engage the private sector in the implementation of common international best practice standards for developments
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-09-30
Global Food Crisies: Monitoring and Assessing Impact
IFPRI
This 52-page study describes the data and methods needed by policymakers to understand and respond to the effects of a global food crisis on a country
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-09-25
Changing Trends in Global Power and Conflict Resolution: Fragile States
IISS
A keynote conference speech focusing on the challenges to development posed by fragile states
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-09-23
Development Impacts of Financial Crisis
CGD
A commentary assessing the likely impacts of the financial crisis on development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-09-23
Opportunities for Presidential Leadership on AIDS
CGD
A 4-page article examining US options for its spending on global AIDS
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-09-09
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
The White House and the World
CGD
This 388-page US volume offers practical suggestions for a coherent US development strategy
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-27
Malaria: It's Not Neglected Any More
RFF
A US article on global efforts to control malaria
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-21
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
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
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
Seizing the opportunity on AIDS and Health Systems
CGD
This 72-page report examines how the HIV/AIDS donor programs interact with key operational parts of health systems
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-06
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
International HIV/AIDS, Tubercolosis and Malaria: Key Changes to US Programs and Funding
CRS
This 23-page US report discusses changes in the coordination and funding for international HIV/AIDS, tubercolosis and malaria by the US
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-07-31
"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 FDI-Growth Nexus in Latin America
CENTer
This 36-page Dutch paper examines the recent history of FDI-sponsored growth in Latin America
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-07-25
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
The Development Economics of Emergent Countries
RSIS
An 8-page Singaporean speech on development economics given to African leaders and policy makers
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-07-15
Aid and AIDS: A Delicate Cocktail
Vox
An article examining the focus of developmental assistance targeting health
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-07-09
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
The Dragon in the Pacific: More Opportunity than Threat
Lowy Institute
A 12-page Australian policy brief offering proposals for engaging China in Pacific aid programmes
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-02
Measuring Progress with Tests of Learning
CGDev
This 29-page paper examines the viability of improvement measurement tests for education in developing countries
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-06-24
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
The Expected Benefits of Trade Liberalization for World Income and Development
IFPRI
This 176-page study examines the efficincy of trade modelling in capturing the benefits of trade liberalization
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-06-23
Public Sector Reform: What Works and Why
World Bank
This 120-page study evaluates public sector reform in developing countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-18
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
The Growth Report: Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development
Commission on Growth and Development
This 180-page report studies how developing countries can achieve fast sustained and equitable growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-27
George Bush's Foreign Aid: Transformation or Chaos?
CGD
This 136-page study analyzes the dramatic changes in foreign aid during the Bush Administration
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-05-26
Global Corporate Citizenship: The New Era of Opportunity
CIPE
An 8-page article arging for a greater contribution by private enterprise into relieving poverty
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-05-25
Understanding and Containing Food Price Inflation
CGIAR
A short backgrounder on food price inflation and possible responses
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-05-17
Asia's Lessons for African Development Strategies
AJISS
A 6-page Japanese article offering lessons for African development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-05-16
Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction under Mubarak's Program
IDE
This 36-page Japanese discussion paper describes and analyses the major features of economic development and poverty reduction in Egypt during its transition to a market economy
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-05-16
The Impact of Aid Policies on Domestic Democratisation Processes: The Case of Mali
FRIDE
This 36-page Spanish working paper looks at efforts to harmonise aid in Mali
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-15
Good and Bad News on Global Development
CIS MIT
A US essay comparing the performance of economic development and development policy
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-05-06
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
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
Adaptation to Climate Change May Be Farmers' Best Bet
World Bank
An article describing the merits of adaptation to climate change to minimise agricultural losses
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-29
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
Aid and Growth in Fragile States
UNU-WIDER
A 22-page research paper examining links between aid and economic growth in fragile states
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-18
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
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
Local Pharmaceutical Production in Developing Countries
IPN
A 16-page UK paper questionning whether African governments should support local pharmaceutical production
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-16
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
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
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
Power and Roads for Africa
CGD
A 36-page essay urging the US to assist Africa in the provision of roads and power as a major step in poverty reduction
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-04-01
Supporting Small Forest Enterprises: A Cross-Sectoral Review of Best Practice
IEED
A 62-page report on best practice in supporting small forest and similar enterprises
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-28
Maghreb Integration and the Four-Sided Development Squeeze
CIPE
A 9-page article urging the Maghreb states to pursue regional integration
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-27
Modernizing Foreign Assistance for the 21st Century: An Agenda for the Next U.S. President
CGD
This 23-page essay proposes a 5-point strategy for modernizing US foreign assistance
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-18
Measuring Skilled Emigration Rates: The Case of Small States
IZA
A 32-page discussion paper focusing on the international mobility of skilled people from small states
Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-17
From Conflict to Regional Stability: Linking Security and Development
DGAP
This report contains the papers presented at the 10th New Faces Conference, held to offer perspectives for better integrating development and security policy in the world's regions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-15
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
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
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
Through the Looking Glass, and What OLS Found There
CGD
A 38-page paper examining the relationship between foreign aid and growth
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-27
A Reality Check on African Aid
Brookings Institution
A commentary on US aid to Africa
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-02-26
Paths to Property: Approaches to Institutional Change in International Development
IEA
This 63-page monograph stresses the importance of adopting enforcible private property rights for international development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-22
North Africa: A Security Problem for Themselves, for the EU and for the US
DIIS
This 40-page Danish report examines the security problems of North Africa and the implications for the EU, US and democratization
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-22
Challenges to Japanese ODA
JIIA
A Japanese commentary on the priorities for Japanese overseas development aid
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-18
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
Beyond the ABCs: Higher Education and Developing Countries
CGD
This 109-page working paper examines higher education in developing countries and its effects
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-08
Foreign Assistance: An Agenda for Reform
Dept. of State - US
A speech by the US Aid administrator announcing a strategy for revitalizing the US's foreign aid apparatus
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-08
Human Development Report 2007/2008
UNDP
The 31-page summary of a UN report focusing on the threat to human development posed by climate change
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-08
Globalization and Innovation in Emerging Markets
IZA
A 43-page discussion paper examining the effects of globalization on innovation in emerging market economies
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-07
The Linkages Between FDI and Domestic Investment
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper studies the developmental impact of FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-07
Maternal and Child Undernutrition
"The Lancet"
The 12-page executive summary of a series of papers dealing with maternal and child undernutrition in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-05
An Urban-Rural Focus on Food Markets in Africa
Urban Institute
This 45-page US study examines the economic potential of urban food markets in Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-05
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
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
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
The Big-Country Enigma
IADB
An article considering why microfinance fails to work in large countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-20
Girls Count
CGD
This 97-page report describes why and how to provide adolescent girls in developing countries with a full and equal chance in life
International Development, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-15
Global Economic Prospects 2008: Technology Diffusion in the Developing World
World Bank
This 224-page report examines technology diffusion in the developing world
International Development, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2008-01-14
Macro Aid Effectiveness Research: A Guide for the Perplexed
CGD
This 23-page working paper studies how foreign aid affects country-level outcomes
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-14
Has Low Productivity Constrained Competitiveness of African Firms?
IDE
This 35-page Japanese paper examines the impact of productivity on stagnation in African manufacturing industry
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-09
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
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
Improving Development Outcomes: Annual Integrity Report
World Bank
An 80-page report on anti-corruption activities undertaken by the World Bank
Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-02
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
Review of the Recent Trends in Development Economics Research
IZA
A 73-page discussion paper reviewing recent trends in development economics research
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-20
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
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
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
Assessing and Learning for Social Change
IDS
This 64-page UK discussion paper examines the processes for assessing and learning about social change that can help or improve the strategies and results of social change
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-12-08
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
Planning for Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
CFR
This 56-page US report examines the prospects for regime change in Zimbabwe
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-08
Industrial Policy in Asia
IDE
A 61-page Japanese discussion paper examining different types of industrialization that have taken place in East Asia
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-05
Innovation Theories: Relevance and Implications for Developing Country Innovation
DIW
This 38-page German discussion paper presents a framework for innovation applicable to developing countries, and recommendations
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-05
The MDG Monitor
UNDP
The MDG Monitor is designed as a one-stop-shop for information on progress towards the millennium development goals (link to home page of the monitor)
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-01
The Pentagon and Global Development: Making Sense of DoD's Expanding Role
CGD
This 19-page working paper examines the surging role of the US Department of Defense in US foreign aid
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-23
International Trade and Climate Change
World Bank
A 26-page summary report explaining the linkages between trade liberalization, international development and addressing climate change
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-21
Africa Development Indicators 2007
World Bank
This 176-page report monitors the performance of Africa's economies
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-21
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
JETRO and Japan's Postwar Export Promotion System
IDE
A 26-page Japanese paper explaining JETRO'S role in Japan's postwar exporting success and offering lessons for Latin American export promotion agencies
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-10
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
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
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