International Development
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
What's Next for Latin America After the Global Crisis?
Brookings
A 5-page US article discussing challenges that have impacted Latin America's development and the type of investment opportunities that lie ahead
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-31
Unpacking the Black Box of Institutional Reform
CIPE, INDEM
This 8-page US article presents a Russian perspective on the role of institutional reform in development
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-01
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
The Race Against Drug Resistance
CGD
This 116-page US report urges action to contain the threat posed by drug resistance in developing countries
International Development, HealthPosted: 2010-06-15
Time and Poverty from a Developing Country Perspective
Levy Economics Institute
This 38-page US working paper is concerned with the measurement of poverty in the context of developing countries
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-15
Sustaining and Leveraging AIDS Treatment
CGD
This 68-page US essay estimates the fiscal burden of international AIDS treatment programs and suggests ways that donors, governments, and patients can link treatment and prevention to stop the epidemic
International Development, HealthPosted: 2010-06-16
Pulling Agricultural Innovation and the Market Together
CGD
A 27-page US working paper exploring how advance market commitments and other market-like pull mechanisms can strengthen incentives for the private sector to invest more in agricultural R&D to benefit poor people
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-06-24
African Land Grabbing: Whose Interests Are Served?
Brookings
A US article dealing with transnational land-grabbing in Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-27
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
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
FDA’s Role in Improving the Development Pathway for Neglected Disease Therapies
CGD
An 8-page US House testimony about the FDA’s role in improving the development pathway for neglected disease therapies
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-06-29
Cargo Cult in Africa: Remittances and the State in Tanzania
DIIS
This 23-page Danish working paper explores the current celebration of remittances in Tanzania as a magic bullet for the creation of development and economic growth
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-07-01
Commodity Terms of Trade: The History of Booms and Busts
WTO
An article demonstrating how commodity prices affect the macroeconomic performance of commodity-exporting countries
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-07-13
New Partnerships for Growth Research in Africa: Launch Workshop Report
Brooklings
This 24-page US workshop report details discussions on how to strengthen the voice and deepen the policy impact of African research institutions, and how to increase collaboration among institutions to benefit Africa’s growth and development
International Development, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-07-15
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
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Education is the Key Missing Link
Brookings
A US article stressing the importance of wider education in achieving the Millennium Development Goals
International Development, EducationPosted: 2010-08-02
Beyond Population: Everyone Counts in Development
CGD
This 42-page US paper reviews important demographic trends expected to occur between 2010 and 2050, indicates some of their implications for economic and global development, and suggests some possible policies to respond these trends and implications
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-03
Making International Development Assistance Work
Lowy Institute
This Australian report places the challenges of development assistance into a global context and provides an overview of global and Australian aid trends
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-04
Natural Resources: Curse or Blessing?
CESifo
This working paper studies whether natural resources are a source of benefit or loss for developing countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-05
Scaling-up Foreign Aid: Will the 'Big Push' Work?
Alfred Deakin Research Institute
This 22-page Australian working paper demonstrates that a 'big push' in foreign aid will not lead to diminishing returns as long as donors get the inter-country allocation of aid right
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-16
Education: Gender Equality
Canadian International Development Agency
A 32-page Canadian paper on gender equality in education
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-08-16
The Dynamics of Spending and Absorption of Aid: Panel Data Analysis
IDE
This 44-page Japanese discussion paper studies the spending and absorption of aid in PRGF-supported programs, verifies whether the use of aid is programmed to be smoothed over time, and analyzes how considerations about macroeconomic stability influence the programmed use of aid
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-08-30
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
Burning Issues for Haiti’s Recovery
Brookings
An 8-page US overview of some of the burning issues in the recovery effort both in Haiti and the US
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-18
ABC, 123: The Impact of a Mobile Phone Literacy Program on Educational Outcomes
CGD
A 38-page US report on the results from a randomized evaluation of a mobile phone education program (Project ABC) in Niger, in which adult students learned how to use mobile phones as part of a literacy and numeracy class.
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-19
Around the Halls: The U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals
Brookings
A US blog assessing the progress that has been made toward achieving the MDGs, obstacles that hinder the U.N.’s efforts, and whether the initiative will ultimately be a success
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-09-20
The Determinants of Aid Volatility
Brookings
This 34-page US paper examines the sources of the volatility in development aid
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-20
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
What's next for the G20? Investing in Health and Development
Chatham House
The 13-page summary of a conference held to to explore options for the future for the G20 in advancing key issues in global health and development
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-09-29
Procurement for Development: Aligning Social with Commercial Considerations in the Supply Chain
Chatham House
An 8-page UK briefing paper arguing that development indicators and principles of fairness and equity need to be integrated into mainstream procurement practices if large-scale pro-poor growth is to be delivered
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-09-29
Are the Millennium Development Goals Proving Counter-productive?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that for the EU, the opportunity to carve out a leading,agenda-setting role in the MDGs debate is fast evaporating amidst Brussels’ unwillingness to broach policy alternatives and approaches to African development being canvassed by increasingly influential rival donors
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
The Effect of the Global Financial Crisis on Emerging and Developing Economies
IPPR
This 16-page UK paper sets out estimates of the cost of the global financial crisis to emerging and developing economies
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-03
Resolving Sovereign Debt Crises:
FES
This 42-page German study aims at guiding governments, parliamentarians, and an interested public in today’s critically indebted low- and middle-income countries in the global South to possible alternative crisis resolutions mechanisms
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-05
We Are at a Turning Point for the MDGs
Europe's World
An article arguing that it will demand a major effort and the leadership of the EU for the ill-effects of the global economic crisis on development to be reversed
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-08
Reform of the Multilateral Development System: Call for a High-Level Commission
Brookings
A US article calling for a radical reform of the multilateral development system
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-10
Reconciliation and Architectures of Commitment
ANU E Press
This 176-page Australian monograph examines how post-conflict reconciliation in Bougainville was based on indigenous traditions of peacemaking
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-10-18
People and Places: Can They Align to Bring Growth to Africa?
CGD
This 30-page US essay explores the demographic forces transforming developing countries and how policymakers should respond to support infrastructure development that meets people's needs, creates jobs, and spurs economic growth
International Development, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-19
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
The Millennium Development Goals: The September 2010 U.N. High-level Meeting
CRS
This 19-page US report examines trends in MDG progress and lessons learned
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-10-21
Yemen: Political Dynamics and the International Policy Framework
Chatham House
The transcript of a UK speech on what the UK and the international community can do to assist Yemen
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-02
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
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
The Real Wealth of Nations: Pathways to Human Development
United Nations
This 236-page edition of the Human Development Report celebrates the contributions of the human development approach to improve people’s well-being
Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-09
Giving Money Away? The Politics of Direct Distribution in Resource Rich States
CGD
This 25-page US working paper discusses the political feasibility and political implications of direct cash transfers to citizens in the specific context of resource-rich states
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-09
Growth and Development in Emerging Markets and Other Developing Countries
World Bank
This 37-page report highlights links between global growth, rebalancing, and development in an increasingly multipolar world economy
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-16
China in Africa: A Macroeconomic Perspective
CGDev
This 32-page US working paper offers practical suggestions to assist the Chinese government to consider the macroeconomic effects of its burgeoning engagement in Africa
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-17
The MDGs' 2015 Deadline Must Not be Postponed
Europe's World
An article urging political leaders to explain why the MDGs are vital to us all
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-11-19
An Agenda for Research on Urbanization in Developing Countries
World Bank
This 30-page policy research working paper assesses the state of research and examines priorities for future work in the area of urbanization and growth
International Development, Urban IssuesPosted: 2010-11-22
Where is the Learning? Measuring Schooling Efforts in Developing Countries
Brookings
This 17-page US paper asserts that the global community and national governments need to place a much greater focus on the ultimate objective of education—to acquire knowledge and develop skills
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-22
The Financial Crisis and Lower Income Countries
DIIS
The 17-page report of a Danish conference held to explore the impacts, responses and initial lessons of the financial crisis for low income countries
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-24
The Urban Middle Class in the Instability of New Democracies
IDE
This 33-page Japanese discussion paper seeks to explain why an urban middle class, which is expected to stabilize democracy, seeks to expel democratically elected leaders through extra-constitutional action
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-25
India and New Zealand: Engaging Each Other in Asia
IDSA
An Indian article arguing that India and New Zealand have a great opportunity to work together for the economic wellbeing of the Pacific Island nations
Regional, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-25
The Third Wave of Development Players
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief describes the impact of the CIVETS group of countries on international development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-25
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
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
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
Round Eight of the MCA: Which Countries Will the MCC Board Likely Select as Eligible in FY2011?
CGD
This 21-page US analysis draws upon two recent congressionally mandated reports and country indicator performance to predict which countries the MCC board will select as eligible to apply for FY2011 compact or threshold assistance
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-07
More than Money: Impact Investing for Development
CGD
This 44-page US report offers an important survey and analysis of impact investing, which has the potential to spur development in regions and sectors that traditional foreign direct investment does not target
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-07
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
Thinking Ahead - Development Models and Indicators of Well-being Beyond the MDGs
FES
This 20-page German policy analysis examines different projects of "alternative" models and measure of well-being and development and provides an outlook on a way forward towards the definition of a new set of global development goals
International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-11
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
Climate Change Financing for Developing Countries: Issues and Implication
KIEP
This Korean paper explores the development and climate change issues in terms of assistance to developing countries
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-14
The EU and Africa: The Policy Context for Development
ECDPM
This 36-page report explains the policy context, as well as the specific added value, funding and institutional aspects of the main frameworks for EU-Africa relations
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-16
Social Policies in Grenada
UNRIDS
This 74-page paper assesses developments in social policy approaches and delivery in the post-colonial period, including the economic strategies pursued and their effects on social policy, particularly in respect of children
Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-01-04
Food Security in an Era of Economic Volatility
"Population and Development Review"
A 32-page US article considering the state of food insecurity, the nature of price variability, and the appropriate strategies for international agricultural development
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-01-06
Justice and Security – When the State Isn’t the Main Provider
DIIS
This 4-page Danish policy brief reports on a conference held to discuss current development assistance to justice and security-related programming that supports actors that are not part of a state entity
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-07
Tanzania’s Land Law Reform
DIIS
A 20-page Danish working paper providing an overview of the major land reform implementation projects carried out in Tanzania so far
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-07
Recurrent Cost Boom Threathens Millennium Development Goals
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief arguing that it is urgent to address the long-term financing of the costs of the MDGs. Otherwise, present achievements can be undermined by a potential recurrent cost boom in many poor donor-dependent countries
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-01-07
Aid, Institutions and Governance: What Have We Learned?
"Development Policy Review"
A 22-page UK article summarizing fresh thinking on the place of governance systems and the role of aid in development
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-01-10
Ten Zero-Cost Development Ideas for 2011
CGD
A US list of ten zero-cost actions that the rich and powerful global actors can take to improve lives among the poor and vulnerable around the world in the coming year
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-01-18
Advanced Economies Pose Three Financial Risks to Developing Countries in 2011
CGDev
This 8-page US paper identifies the major risks posed to emerging market economies by developments in advanced economies
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-01-19
The Toppling of the Tunisian Regime: Ramifications for the Arab World
INSS
This Israeli commentary examines possible reactions in the Arab world to recent Tunisian events
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-01-20
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
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
Participation of Diasporas in Peacebuilding and Development
PRIO
This 68-page Norwegian handbook focuses on diaspora engagements in both peacebuilding and development
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-01-28
Beyond Forestry: Why Agriculture is Key to the Success of REDD+
iied
This 4-page brief explains how, in regard to deforestation, the task of reconciling climate anddevelopment goals poses a daunting challenge
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-02
Look Both Ways: Mainstreaming Biodiversity and Poverty Reduction
iied
This 4-page brief argues that biodiversity and poverty reduction are intrinsically linked and demands an integrated approach
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-02
South Sudan: Time to Focus on Challenges
Brookings
This US article describes the many challenges that lie ahead for South Sudan
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14
Oil to Cash: Fighting the Resource Curse through Cash Transfers
CGD
A 22-page US working paper proposing that countries seeking to manage new resource wealth should consider distributing income directly to citizens as cash transfers
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-14
Aiding Development: Assistance Reform for the 21st Century
Brookings
This 44-page US paper considers the reform of global assistance efforts
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-02-15
Learning about Schools in Development
CGD
This 28-page US working paper investigates the broken link between schools and learning and suggests some proven methods for improving outcomes in education
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-15
How to Stop the Rise in Food Price Volatility
CEIP
This US bulletin examines the developing world’s vulnerability to food price shocks
International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-02-17
The New Sudan: Challenges and Opportunities
CEIP
This US Q&A analyzes the latest developments on the ground in Sudan, the realities that face the north and south, the impact of the secession on Darfur, and what lessons the international community can take from the peace process
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-17
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
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
Is Uganda Ready for Oil Revenues?
SAIIA
This 4-page South African policy briefing considers Uganda's ability to cope with expected oil revenues
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-28
Climate Finance in Indonesia: Lessons for the Future of Public Finance for Climate Change Mitigation
EDC
This 55-page working paper studies how financing to address climate change be delivered to countries and within countries in the most effective way
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-02-28
Managed Retreat of Coastal Communities: Understanding Responses to Projected Sea Level Rise
CSIRO
This 39-page study finds that managed retreat - the relocation of homes and infrastructure under threat from coastal flooding - is one of the few policy options available for coastal communities at risk from sea level rise
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-04
Southern Sudan's Self-Determination Referendum: Two Narratives
Clingendael
A personal Dutch commentary on the recent vote on whether Southern Sudan will remain part of a united Sudan or found its own state
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-04
Making Sense of Food Price Volatility
Brookings
A US analysis of how food prices affect developing countries and what needs to be done at a policy level
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-07
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
Nation-building Interventions and National Security: An Australian Perspective
m, National Defence University
This 14-page essay urges Australia to give higher priority to preemptive strategies that help prevent conflict, and to holistic approaches that build sustainable stability
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-22
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
The New Bottom Billion: What If Most of the World’s Poor Live in Middle-Income Countries?
CGD
A 4-page US brief reporting that an estimated 960 million poor people — a - new bottom billion — live in middle-income countries, and considering how donors will have to change the way they think about poverty alleviation
Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-30
The Power of Jurisdiction in Promoting Social Policies in Smaller States
UNRISD
This 40-page paper argues that a stronger appreciation of strategic issues, institutional practices, legal features, regulatory capacities and behavioural response mechanisms would help in understanding why some small states succeed while others do not
Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-04-01
Budget Support Lessons from Post-conflict Support to Mozambique
DIIS
This Danish policy brief revisits the main lessons from support to Mozambique during its post-conflict reconstruction phase
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-04-14
Toward Results-Based Social Policy Design and Implementation
CGD
This 42-page US paper shows how Mexico has improved the evidence base for public policy in a number of ways
International Development, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-04-20
Social Cash Transfers: a Useful Instrument in Development Cooperation?
FES
A 6-page analysis of the potential and pitfalls of social cash transfers in development cooperation
International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-05-15