Policy pointers

International Development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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