Disaster risk reduction and protracted violent conflict: the case of AfghanistanResearch reports and studies | August 2019 | Rodrigo Mena, Dorothea Hilhorst and Katie PetersExploring how DRR initiatives and projects are being linked with conflict prevention, ‘do no harm’ principles and peacebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. Downloads
Dignity and humanitarian action in displacementResearch reports and studies | March 2019 | Irina Mosel and Kerrie HollowayThis paper explores dignity in humanitarian response, using evidence from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Lebanon, the Philippines and South Sudan. Downloads
Dignity in displacement: case studies from Afghanistan, Colombia, the Philippines and South SudanWorking and discussion papers | March 2019 | Kerrie HollowayExploring how dignity is perceived by displaced people in four different contexts, and whether it is upheld or undermined by the humanitarian response. Downloads
Influencing adaptation policy: the role of policy entrepreneurs in securing ownership and climate action in South AsiaResearch reports and studies | December 2018 | Thomas Tanner, Rizwan Uz Zaman and Sunil AcharyaThis paper highlights the particular role of policy entrepreneurs in helping to promote mainstreaming climate change into development policy. Downloads
From road tax to courts: The Taliban's attempts at state-buildingMedia | 26 August 2018 | Al Jazeera Find out more
More than half of all climate-related disaster deaths in Asia occur in just four fragile states – ODI reportPress release | 29 June 2018New report warns 55% of climate-related disaster deaths between 1997 and 2016 took place in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Myanmar and Bangladesh Find out more
Accelerating Sendai Framework implementation in Asia: disaster risk reduction in contexts of violence, conflict and fragilityResearch reports and studies | June 2018 | Katie PetersThis report explores the links between disasters and conflict in Asia, with a view to supporting accelerated implementation of the Sendai Framework. Downloads
Life under the Taliban Public event | 21 June 2018 14:00 - 15:30 BSTThe panel discuss new findings on life under the Taliban and how the international community should engage. Find out more
Life under the Taliban shadow governmentResearch reports and studies | June 2018 | Ashley JacksonBased on more than 160 interviews, this ground-breaking report reveals the reach and coherence of Taliban governance over Afghans living under their rule. Downloads
Do we need a new approach to support fragile states?Public event | 21 May 2018 17:00 - 18:30 GMT+1 (BST)This event discusses the extent to which external financial support to fragile states is working, and reasons why it isn't. Find out more
