Policy pointers

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

Solving Poverty: Four Cornerstones of a Viable National Strategy for Canada

National Concil of Welfare

A 30-page strategy document designed to achieve poverty-reduction in Canada

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-02

Solutions to Poverty

Brookings Institution

A House testimony on ways to reduce poverty in the US

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-02

Measuring Income and Poverty in the United States

NCCP

A fact sheet discussing issues relating to the official means of measuring poverty in the United States

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-04-28

World Development Indicators 2007

World Bank

The World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development (single page linking to individual sections)

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-04-23

How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor

CFR

A 5-page US essay highlighting the food security implications of the boom in corn-based biofuels

Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-04-21

Foreign Assistance

GAO

A 110-page report identifying the challenges to the efficiency and effectiveness of US food aid

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-04-21

Agricultural Development for Poverty Reduction

DIIS

A 7-page Danish brief proposing elements of a strategy for supporting public policy intervention in favour of pro-poor agricultural growth

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-04-20

Fighting the Diseases of Poverty

CFD

A 331-page book addressing key issues concerning poverty-related disease

Health, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-03-23

Foreign Assistance

GAO

A 42-page House testimony on an enquiry into the efficiency of US food aid

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-22

What Works Best in Reducing Child Poverty? A Benefit or Work Strategy?

OECD

This 54-page study assesses the extent to which child poverty is associated with the work status of parents and discusses possible policy directions

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-03-19

The Economic and Societal Costs of Child Poverty

NCCP

A 10-page US testimony on the economic and societal costs of child poverty

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-02-23

An Overview of Child Well-Being in Rich Countries

UNICEF

This 52-page report examines the extent to which children's basic needs are being met in rich countries

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-02-19

Poverty in America: Consequences for Individuals and the Economy

GAO

US testimony summarizing what is known about the relationship between poverty and adverse social conditions, and the links between poverty and economic growth

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-28

The Economic Costs of Child Poverty

Urban Institute

US testimony on the costs of child poverty and the implications for public policy

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-28

A New Framework for the Analysis of Inequality

IZA

This 56-page discussion paper describes recent methodological advances that enable one to determine how policies shift people across economic sectors

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-01-28

Toward Food and Nutrition Security in Africa

IFPRI

A 20-page strategy document for improving food and nutrition security in Africa

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-28

The Effect of Benefits Level on Take-up Rates: Evidence from a Natural Experiment

Falk Institute

A 31-page Israeli paper investigating the relationship between the lavel of social security benefits and take-up rates

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-01-18

Public Policy and International Collaboration for Sustaining and Expanding the Rice Revolution

IFPRI

This 17-page paper considers the emerging issues in the rice policy environment

Poverty & Hunger, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-01-15

Distillery Demand for Grain to Fuel Cars Vastly Understated

Earth Policy Institute

A US update arguing that food supplies for the world's poor are threatened by a dramatic increase in the usage of grain for ethanol production

Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-07

Poverty and Civil War: What Policymakers Need to Know

Brookings Institution

This 30-page US report examines the linkages between poverty and civil war, and the implications for policymakers

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-12-28

Beyond Scarcity: Power, Poverty and the Global Water Crisis

UNDP

This 440-page report investigates the causes and consequences of a crisis leaving 1.2 billion people without access to safe water

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-12-14

Myanmar: New Threats to Humanitarian Aid

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing examines recent restrictions on humanitarian agencies working in Myanmar, and the possible implications for the population

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-09

Our Generation's Choice

Oxfam

A 37-page briefing paper examining recent efforts to combat global poverty

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-11-14

Radical Islam in France: Internal Problems and External Linkages

IPCS

This 12-page research paper aims to demonstrate that radical Islam in France is a factor of instability due to the widespread socio-economic deprivation of the Muslim community

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-11-09

Getting to the Bottom of "Bottom-up" Approaches

Brookings Instiution

This article advocates research to scrutinise the social and developmental impact of social enterprises in developing countries

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-11-07

Asset-Based Approaches to Poverty Reduction in a Globalized Context

Brookings Institution

A 41-page working paper aiming to show the value of asset-based approaches in developing long-term poverty-reduction solutions

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-07

Exploding U.S. Grain Demand for Automotive Fuel Threatens World Food Security and Political Stability

Earth Policy Institute

An article explaining how the fast-growing use of grain in the US for ethanol production poses a threat to world security

Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-05

At Loggerheads: Agricultural Expansion, Poverty Reduction and Environment in the Tropical Forests

World Bank

This 308-page report addresses the potential dilemma of trade-offs between poverty reduction and environmental protection with regard to tropical forests

Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-31

The Plight of North Koreans in China and Beyond

Crisis Group

This 48-page report examines the plight of North Koreans fleeing their homeland

Immigration & Refugees, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-27

Characteristics of Transitional Housing for Homeless Families

Urban Institute

A 53-page study examining the different types of transitional housing programs available for homeless people in the US

Housing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-23

Falling Poverty and Income Inequality: A Global Phenomenon

Fraser Institute

A 7-page summary of long-term global trends in poverty and income inequality

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-18

Optimism and Poverty in Africa: Adaptation or a Means to Survival?

Brookings Institution

A 21-page US paper examining the role of optimism in the survival of the very poor

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-10

Low Level Predictors of Household Food Insecurity

Institute for Research on Poverty

This 26-page US discussion paper examines the relationship between household and contextual characteristics and food security

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-19

Better (RED) tm Than Dead: "Brand Aid", Celebrities and the New Frontiers of Development Assistance

DIIS

A 33-page Danish working paper examining the rise of compassionate consumption in development aid

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-19

Reaching Out: An Action Plan on Social Exclusion

Social Exclusion Task Force

A 100-page plan for tackling social exclusion in the UK

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-12

An Agenda for Harnessing Globalisation

'Washington Quarterly'

This essay examines the principal challenges facing globalisation

Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-12

Missed Opportunities: The Case for Investment in Learning and Skills for Homeless People

Crisis

A 75-page UK report highlighting how participation in learning and skills can transform the lives of homeless people

Poverty & Hunger, HousingPosted: 2006-09-08

Poverty and Family Life under Welfare-to-Work: The Continuing Failure of Welfare Policy

Hawke Research Institute for Sustainable Societies

A 15-page conference paper dicussing aspects of a study into the lives of poor families and the ramifications of welfare-to-work policies in Australia

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-06

The Changing Role of Welfare in the Lives of Low-Income Families with Children

Urban Institute

A 91-page US report on how well low-income families have fared since the welfare system was overhauled in 1966

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-31

Poverty Unperceived: Traps, Biases and Agenda

Institute of Development Studies

This 48-page working paper identifies effective and efficient ways of staying in touch with the changing situations of people living in poverty

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-30

Zimbabwe: An Opposition Strategy

Crisis Group

This 29-page report offers a strategy for the Zimbabwean opposition that might prevent an explosion of conflict

Governance & Politics, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-25

Believe in the Poor: The Future of Microfinance

CIPE

A 6-page interview discussing the achievements of an Ecuadorean bank that has proved that providing credit to the poor can be both profitable and an effective tool to reduce poverty

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-21

Does Aid Work?

World Vision

A 15-page Australian discussion paper examining the effectiveness of overseas aid in reducing poverty

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-14

Poverty Profile 2002 and 2003

National Council of Welfare

This 165-page report traces patterns and trends of poverty in Canada

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-07

The Impact of Young Motherhood

Social Policy Research Centre

This 4-page Australian article examines the economic situation of young mothers in Australia

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-07

Families at Risk: The Effects of Chronic and Multiple Disadvantage

Government of South Australia et al.

An 84-page Australian study drawing attention to the strengths and challenges for parents living in situations of chronic and multiple disadvantage with children aged 0-7 years

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-07

Is the U.S. a Good Model for Reducing Social Exclusion in Europe?

Center for Economic and Policy Research

A 30-page US study reviewing data on economic and social measures in the US and Europe to assess how well the US has improved living standards

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-02

Innovative Financing Options and the Fight Against Global Poverty

Brookings Institution

This 16-page paper examines whether innovative approaches to development financing can make a difference in the fight against global poverty

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-01

Haiti's Economic Challenge

United States Institute of Peace

This paper describes the huge economic challenge facing Haiti

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-27

Children At Risk of Social Exclusion: Methodology and Overview

NATSEM

A 17-page Australian paper reporting on recent work measuring children at risk of social exclusion

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-25

From Poverty, Opportunity: Putting the Market to Work for Lower Income Families

Brookings Institution

An 80-page US report proposing a series of market and regulatory initiatives for lowering the cost of living of lower income families (Single page linking to each section)

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-25

The Outcomes of 1996 Welfare Reforms

Brookings Institution

A 12-page US House testimony assessing the outcomes of the welfare reforms of 1996

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-25

Are Wage Supplements the Answer to the Problem of the Working Poor?

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

This 13-page Canadian paper examines the casee for a national wage supplementation programme to address poverty

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-22

Trade on Human Terms: Transforming Trade for Human Development in Asia and the Pacific

United Nations Development Programme

This UNDP report proposes an agenda for national governments to make trade work more for the poor (single page linking to each section)

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-13

Poverty and Disadvantage Among Australian Children: A Spatial Perspective

National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling

This 36-page Australian paper utilizes census microdata and focuses on well-being and disadvantage from the child's perspective to measure social exclusion spatially

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-11

Implementation of Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries

United Nations

This 50-page report by the UN Secretary-General describes progress in accelerating development in the world's least developed nations

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-06-26

When Work Doesn't Pay: What Every Policymaker Should Know

National Center for Children in Poverty

This 8-page US report highlights ways in which the current US structure of work support policies often leads to unintended consequences

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-06-23

Innovative Sources of Finance after the Paris Conference

Friedrich Ebert Foundation

This 11-page German paper analyzes different proposals for new sources of development finance

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-06-09

The Effect of Specific Welfare Policies on Poverty

Urban Institute

This 51-page US study measures the effect of different policies on the poverty rates of ever-single mothers and their children

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-27

Debt Relief for the Poorest: An Evaluation Update of the HIPC Initiative

World Bank

A 98-page report evaluating the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-05-15

Hazards of Nature, Risks to Development

World Bank

A 236-page evaluation of the World Bank's assistance for natural disasters

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-05-08

Shaping the Future of Social Protection: Access, Finance and Solidarity

ECLAC

A 180-page report analyzing the latest initiatives in social programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-28

Innovative Sources of Finance After the Paris Conference

Friedrich Ebert Foundation - New York

This 11-page paper discusses progress in identifying innovative sources of finance to revitalize international development finance

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-04-19

Back to the Future: Reversing Recent Trends for Food Security in Eastern Africa

International Food Policy Research Institute

This 4-page brief describes what needs to be done to successfully exploit the potential of agriculture in East Africa and meet the needs of the populations

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-04-11

A Pro-Poor Urban Agenda for Africa: Clarifying Ecological and Development Issues for Poor and Vulnerable Populations

International Institute for Environment and Development

This 80-page discussion paper covers key aspects of a pro-poor and ecologically sustainable urban agenda for Africa

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-04-05

Assessing World Bank Support for Trade 1987-2004: An IEG Evaluation

World Bank

A 270-page report analyzing the World Bank's contribution to freer trade in developing countries and to the alleviation of poverty

Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-03-28

Reengaging in Agricultural Water Management: Challenges and Options

World Bank

This 242-page report outlines options for sustainable agricultural water management and calls for a doubling of investment in irrigation

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-28

Linkages Between MDGs and PRSPs in Transitional Countries of Eurasia

Center for Social and Economic Research

This 19-page Polish paper examines the linkages between MDGs and PRSPs in 6 transition countries

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-03-27

Food Security in North Korea: Designing Realistic Possibilities

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

This 29-page US paper outlines a strategy for agricultural revitalization in North Korea

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-27

Living in Fear: Violence and Victimisation in the Lives of Homeless People

Crisis

This 38-page UK report explores homeless people's experience of crime and anti-social behaviour

Housing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-03-24

Experiencing Poverty: The Voices of Low Income Australians

Social Policy Research Centre

This 43-page report is the first stage of a project designed to develop new indicators of disadvantage for Australia in the new millennium

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-03-24

Evidence of the Effectiveness of Child Support and Visitation

Harris School

This 33-page US working paper examines the effectiveness of two aspects of non-resident father involvement in reducing food insecurity among children

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-22

Gender and Development: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Action

International Food Policy Research Institute

This 4-page brief discusses the relevance of gender considerations on the utilization of resources in development.

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-17

Repositioning Nutrition as Central to Development

World Bank

A 272-page report urging that efforts to combat malnutrition in developing countries should be targeted toward pregnant women and children under two

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-06

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

Agricultural Innovation in Latin America: Understanding the Private Sector's Role

International Food Policy Research Institute

A 6-page issue brief reviewing the role available to the private sector in generating knowledge and technology for agricultural development

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-02-06

Indirect Effects of an Aid Program: The Case of Progresa and Consumption

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 49-page discussion paper examines a Mexican aid programme for poor families to identify beneficial spillover effects due to non-eligible families benefitting from the programme

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-04

South Asia Earthquake 2005: Learning from Previous Recovery Operations

ALNAP

A 15-page briefing synthesizing key lessons from post-disaster recovery programmes and intended as guidance for those involved in recovery operations following the South Asia earthquake

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-01-30

Does Head Start Improve Children's Life Chances?

Institute for Research on Poverty

This 71-page U.S. discussion paper examines the effect of the Head Start programme on the health and schooling of poorer children in the U.S.

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-18

Protecting the Poor: Global Financial Institutions and the Vulnerability of Low-Income Countries

FONDAD

This 174-page book addresses the vulnerabilities of low-income countries and the need for fundamental reforms in the governance of the global financial system

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-01-16

Building Asset Security Among Low Income Households

Institute on Assets and Social Policy

A 55-page report describing asset-building policies used in the U.S. to build the asset base of low-income households

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-24

Disability, Poverty and Living Standards

Social Policy Research Centre

An 18-page Australian discussion paper examining how disability is associated with standard of living and its determinants

Disability, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-23

The World Food Situation: An Overview

International Food Policy Research Institute

An 8-page overview of the world food and nutrition situation

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-19

Strategic Environmental Assessment: Assessing the Environmental Impact of Biotechnology

International Food Policy Research Institute

A 4-page issue brief urging the use of strategic environmental assessments (SEA) to ensure that environmental considerations are evaluated in the research and priority-setting processes involved in developing genetically-modified (GM) crops

Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-19

Reaching the Poor with Health, Nutrition and Population Services

World Bank

This 354-page report marshals the evidence about pro-poor strategies that have proved effective

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-16

Poverty Impacts of a WTO Agreement: Synthesis and Overview

World Bank

A 30-page overview of a report investigating the poverty impacts of a potential Doha Development Agenda

Poverty & Hunger, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-12-16

The State of Social Care in England 2004-05

Commission for Social Care Inspection - UK

A 127-page report on the state of social care services in England (single page linking to all sections)

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-13

Aging in Poverty in Canada

Canada Health

A 35-page paper examining the economic vulnerability of seniors in Canada

Ageing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-13

Resilient Children: Literature Review and Evidence from the HOPE VI Panel Study: Final Report

Urban Institute

This 41-page U.S. study aims to identify factors relating to resilient outcomes for children living in distressed communities

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-11

Aftershocks: Natural Disaster Risks and Economic Development Policy

Overseas Development Institute

A 7-page U.K. briefing paper on the economic and financial consequences of natural disasters in developing countries

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-10

Pain in the Middle

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Newsweek International

A U.S. article arging that global poverty has resisted policies designed to reduce it

Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-01

Haiti: International Assistance Strategy for the Interim Government and Congressional Concerns

Congressional Research Service

This 26-page U.S. report examines the progress made under the Internation Cooperation Framework, a strategy for providing aid to Haiti

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-11-29

Does Raising the Minimum Wage Help the Poor?

Centre for Economic Policy Research - ANU

A 22-page Australian discussion paper estimating the impact of a rise in the minimum wage on inequality

Poverty & Hunger, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-17

2006 World Development Report: Equity and Development

World Bank

A report analyzing the relationship between equity and development (single page linking to each chapter)

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-09-27

Human Development Report 2005: International Cooperation at a Crossroads

UNDP

This 388-page report takes stock of human development, including progress towards the MDGs. It examines barriers to human development and the human costs of missed targets and broken promises

International Development, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-09-27