Making the Belt and Road Initiative work for AfricaInsight | 15 October 2019 | Linda CalabreseChina’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative offers opportunities for Africa but countries will need to be strategic to avoid losses and maximise gains. Read and comment
The fourth chronic poverty report: growthResearch reports and studies | July 2019 | Andrew Shepherd, Kate Bird, Lucia Dacorta, Vidya Diwakar, Amaresh Dubey, Stephen Gelb, Fred Golooba-Mutebi, Manuela Günther, Amanda Lenhardt, Germano Mwabu, Lucy Scott, with Paul ShafferReport from the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network presenting new evidence on pro-poor economic growth policies and interventions. Downloads
Mobilising civil society support for tax reform needs donors to get politicalInsight | 5 July 2019 | Samuel SharpCivil societies can encourage countries to raise revenues by becoming more politically savvy. Read and comment
Pathways to sustained poverty reduction: balancing growth from above and belowBriefing papers | July 2019 | Andrew Shepherd and Vidya DiwakarMore strategic efforts are needed to balance ‘growth from above' and ‘growth from below’ to facilitate sustained escapes from poverty. Downloads
Investing in financial inclusion for climate resilience and adaptation: the role of Islamic financial servicesBriefing papers | May 2019 | Margherita Calderone, Lena Weingartner and Mohammed R. KroessinThis briefing note aims to feed into the Climate Summit in September 2019 by examining the opportunities to invest in Sharia-compliant financial products. Downloads
Financing the sustainable urban future: scoping a green cities development bankWorking and discussion papers | April 2019 | James Alexander, Darius Nassiry, Sam Barnard, Michael Lindfield, Renard Teipelke and Martijn WilderExplores the potential for a Green Cities Development Bank, a new institution lending directly to cities with a focus on urban climate investment. Downloads
Localising emergency preparedness and response through partnershipsResearch reports and studies | April 2019 | Caitlin Wake and Veronique BarbeletLessons from Islamic Relief's exercise in localisation of aid, partnerships and capacity strengthening. Downloads
Prospects for LGBTQI+ rights worldwide in 2019Comment | 29 January 2019 | David Watson, Dina Mansour-Ille, Caelin Robinson, Aaron Bailey-Athias, Richa Okhandiar-MacDougall, Ben Tritton, Leah CampbellMembers of our LGBTQI+ staff network highlight progress and setbacks in the global struggle for recognition, rights, and legal protection. Read and comment
Exploring transboundary climate risks and opportunities in the Asia Pacific regionSide event | 24 January 2019 12:15 - 13:45 GMT + 8 (SGT)This side event explores the transboundary risks that result from both the impacts of climate change and the effects of adaptation interventions. Find out more
Outcome monitoring and learning in large multi-stakeholder research programmes: lessons from the PRISE consortiumResearch reports and studies | December 2018 | Tiina Pasanen, Kaia Ambrose, Samavia Batool, Lancelot Ehode Soumelong, Robina Abuya, Helen Mountfort and Nathalie NatheThis paper focuses on outcome monitoring and learning in multi-stakeholder research programmes by highlighting lessons from the PRISE research consortium. Downloads
