International Development
Healthy Development: The World Bank Strategy for Health, Nutrition and Population Results
World Bank
A 193-page strategy to assist developing countries strengthen their health systems
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-07
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
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
The World Bank's International Development Association (IDA)
CRS
A 21-page US report providing a brief background to the IDA, the US role at the institution and information on the current IDA-14 replenishment
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-07
Reform of the International Monetary Fund
CFR
A 48-page US report arguing for the continuation and reform of the IMF
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-11
The Little Green Data Book 2007
World Bank
This 240-page compendium of environmental data focuses on carbon dioxide emissions
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-14
The Increasing Irrelevance of the World Bank
AEI
A US article criticising the World Bank's lending policy
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-15
The Ishraq Program in Rural Upper Egypt
Population Council
The 46-page report of a pilot programme in rural Upper Egypt designed to provide improved opportunities for adolescent girls
Families, Children & Youth, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-17
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
African Peer Review Mechanism Standards
SAIIA
A 614-page indexed collection of standards against which governance in Africa can be measured
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-17
Terror Prevention and Development Aid: What We Know and Don't Know
DIIS
A 198-page Danish Report summarizing the extent of knowledge about the links between terrorism and its prevention, focusing on factors which might be addressed by development aid
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-21
Health Economics for Low-Income Countries
Economic Growth Center
This 79-page discussion paper reviews the literature on the returns to health improvements in low-income countries and how best to achieve these improvements
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-27
Informality: Exit and Exclusion
World Bank
A report on the growth in informal employment in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on its harmful effects on social welfare
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-29
Foreign Assistance
GAO
A 21-page US testimony on the challenges limiting the effectiveness and efficiency of US food aid
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-29
Skilled Migration, FDI and Human Capital Investment
IZA
This 32-page discussion paper studies the relationship between international factor mobility and domestic accumulation of human capital in developing countries
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-29
Globalization and Employment: Imported Skill-Biases Technological Change in Developing Countries
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper measuring technology transfer at the sector level from high income countries to low and middle income countries
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-29
Maximising the Impact of Development Research
IIED
The 65-page report of a workshop held to discuss how funders can encourage more effective research communication
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-30
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
Supporting Local Innovation for Rural Development
DIIS
This 88-page Danish report reviews five innovation support funds for local communities in developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-06-25
Foreign Assistance Reform: Successes, Failures and Next Steps
Brookings Institution
A testimony proposing reforms in US foreign assistance
International Development, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-06-25
Haiti: Hope for the Future
USIP
This 12-page US report examines recent progress in Haiti and the country's remaining challenges
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-30
GATS: Domestic Regulations versus Market Access
ICRIER
This 58-page Indian research paper highlights the dilemmas faced by developing countries in balancing market access rights with the need to regulate service providers
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-02
The Changing Context for Small Farmers and Implications for Their Future
DIIS
This 19-page Danish working paper sets out the challenges facing small farms in the developing world
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-03
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
Skilled Migration: The Perspective of Developing Countries
IZA
This 43-page discussion paper focuses on the effects of skilled migration on developing countries
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-09
Governance Matters, 2007: Worldwide Governance Indicators 1996-2006
World Bank
This 94-page updated study measures progress in improving governance and fighting corruption
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-17
Change the Pattern of Aid to Afghanistan
IDSA
An Indian commentary proposing improvements to Afghanistan aid policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-19
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
International NGOs and Poverty Reduction Strategies: The Contribution of an Asset-Based Approach
Brookings Institution
A 44-page scoping study summarizing the current poverty reduction strategies of US and UK-based international NGOs and identifying the applicability of an asset-accumulation framework
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-25
Population Issues in the 21st Century: The Role of the World Bank
World Bank
An 83-page discussion paper drawing attention to the importance of reproductive health programmes in promoting poverty reduction, nutrition, health and education in poorer countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-25
Re-imagining EU Development Aid
CER
An article reporting on a new EU approach to development aid
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
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
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
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
Global Trade Talks: The Doha Disaster
Brooking Institution
A US commentary on the status of the Doha Round
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-02
HIV/AIDS Medicines for All?
IPA
A 16-page Australian backgrounder examining the role of taxes, tariffs and government regulation in barring access to HIV/AIDS medicines in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-04
The U.S. Response to Precarious States: Tentative Progress and Reducing Obstacles to Coherence
CGDev
A 32-page essay on US efforts to help reconstruct failing states
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-07
Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation in the Arab World
Berghof Research Center
An 18-page article tracing the work of civil society organisations in the Arab world
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-12
Spanish Development Cooperation: Right on Track or Missing the Mark?
FRIDE
A 44-page report on the reform of Spanish development cooperation
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-17
Niger Delta Struggle Increasingly Decentralized
PINR
An intelligence brief providing an update on the security situation in the Niger Delta
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-24
The Looming Arab Employment Crisis
"International Economy"
A 4-page US paper examining the employment implications of population growth in the Arab world
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-28
Sustainable Development: Us, Together
Chatham House
A 5-page article examining the global challenge of achieving sustainable development
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-31
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
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
Aid to Fragile States: Do Donors Help or Hinder?
WIDER
This 37-page discussion paper examines the effectiveness of aid to fragile and poorly-performing states
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-07
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
An Adeuquate EU Response Strategy to Address Situations of Fragility and Difficult Environments
ECDPM
A 109-page report for the EU President on the issues facing the EU in dealing with failing states
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-07
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
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
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
The Failure of 'Reconciliation' and 'Reconstitution' Opens up a Political Vacuum in Somalia
PINR
A US article describing the political vacuum in Somalia
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-20
Partnership or Neo-Colonialism?
SEF-Bonn
A 4-page commentary on the relationship between North and South in the global governance of resources
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-22
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
AIDS Treatment as an International Entitlement; Are We Ready for a Global Welfare Paradigm?
CGDev
This blog examines the cost/benefit equation of AIDS treatment.
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-04
How to Build M&E Systems to Support Better Government
World Bank
This 172-page report highlights the experience of several countries which have succeeded in building a well-functioning government monitoring and evaluation system
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-09
Global Warming and Agriculture
CGDev
A 4-page brief exploring the implications of global warming for world agriculture, with special attention to developing countries
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-10
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
Africa's Trajectory: Through the Long Lens
Lowy Institute
A 14-page Australian paper adopting a positive approach to the long-term future of Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-11
Agro-Commodity Dependence and Recent Trends in Agro-Commodity Markets
DIIS
This 35-page Danish working paper examines trends in agro-commodity trade over the decade to 2005, globally and in relation to developing Asia
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-12
Generation of Political Priority for Global Health Initiatives: A Framework and Case Study of Maternal Mortality
CGD
This 32-page US paper investigates why some global health initiatives receive priority over others
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-17
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
"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
Border Industry in Myanmar: Turning the Periphery into the Center of Growth
IDE
A 34-page Japanese discussion paper proposing a solution to Myanmar's undeveloped infrastructure
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-18
The G20 After Eight Years: How Effective a Vehicle for Developing-Country Influence?
Brookings Institution
This 31-page US paper examines the extent to which participation in the G20 has strengthened the influence of developing countries in global governance
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-23
Reflections on the Macro Foundations of the Middle Class in the Developing World
CGD
This 22-page US working paper reviews how macroeconomic policies shape incentives for inclusive growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-30
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
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
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
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
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
Africa Development Indicators 2007
World Bank
This 176-page report monitors the performance of Africa's economies
International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Big-Country Enigma
IADB
An article considering why microfinance fails to work in large countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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