Two priorities to overcome polarisation and revitalise democracy Comment | 4 December 2019 | Alina Rocha MenocalWith civil unrest and populism rife across the developing and developed world, democracies need to deliver on inclusion and equality. Read and comment
The global childcare crisis – Elizabeth’s storyPhoto galleries | March 2016These photos tell the story of Elizabeth, a Bolivian migrant who left her children behind in search of work in Spain. Find out more
Why isn’t aid for infrastructure going to the countries that need it most?Comment | 27 January 2016 | Mark Miller; Tom HartThis blog challenges the myths undermining support for increasing aid for infrastructure in the poorest countries. Read and comment
Strengthening social justice to address intersecting inequalities Research reports and studies | October 2014 | Veronica Paz Arauco, Haris Gazdar, Paula Hevia-Pacheco, Naila Kabeer, Amanda Lenhardt, Syeda Quratulain Masood, Haider Naqvi, Nandini Nayak, Andrew Norton, Nidhi Sadana Sabharwal, Elisa Scalise, Andrew Shepherd, Deepak Thapa, Sukhadeo Thorat, D. Hien TranThe report reviews the experience of seven countries that have been successful in reducing intersecting inequalities and identifies the core ingredients characterising these experiences. It draws policy recommendations for countries committed to reduce group-based... Download
Jobs, growth and poverty: what do we know, what don't we know, what should we know?Working and discussion papers | May 2011 | Claire Melamed, Renate Hartwig and Ursula GrantThis Background Note summarises the current state of thinking about the relationships between growth episodes and employment, and highlights five trends that are likely to shape effective policy in this area. Download
Can developing country think tanks ever escape their US heritage?Comment | 23 March 2011 | Ajoy DattaAjoy Datta reflects in this ODI blog on the relationship between think tanks and political systems, and asks that we step back from out-dated US-centric views and consider political contexts within countries. Read and comment
The politics of Evo Morales' rise to power in BoliviaResearch reports and studies | March 2011 | Rafael Loayza Bueno, Ajoy DattaThis report examines the role of social movements and think tanks in recent Bolivian politics. Download
Case Studies for the MDG Gap Task Force Report Overview of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia and UgandaResearch reports and studies | November 2010 | Dirk Willem te Velde drawing on contributions by Massimiliano Calì, Isabella Massa, Jodie Keane, Jane Kennan, Alberto Lemma, Luis Jemio (INESAD) and Sarah Sswewanyana (EPRC)Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia and Uganda This is the overview paper reviews the progress of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia and Uganda towards reaching the MDGs Download
Improving the prominence of child rights in poverty reduction strategy papersWorking and discussion papers | June 2010 | Jessica Espey, Paola Pereznieto, Caroline Harper, Nicola Jones, David WalkerWhy do children figure so little in poverty planning? This Background Note sets out a conceptual framework for those involved in Poverty Reduction Strategy processes who wish to boost the visibility of child rights. Download
The G-20 framework for strong, sustainable and balanced growth: What role for low-income, small and vulnerable countries?Books or book chapters | June 2010 | Dirk Willem te Velde (editor), Issac Anthony, Ray Barrell, Debapriya Bhattacharya, Derek Brien, Massimiliano Cali, Nicola Cantore, Lius Jemio, Jane Kenan, Ali Mansoor, Isabella Massa, Shiela Page, Mustafiz Rahman, Pradumna Rana, Nikunj Soni, Hem SochethThis paper contains over 20 briefings considering the role of low-income, small or vulnerable countries in the G-20 growth framework ahead of the Toronto and Seoul G-20 summits this year, 2010. Download