What drives policy change in Nepal? A comparative analysis Research reports and studies | June 2019 | Tiina Pasanen, Barbara Befani, Nirjan Rai, Saumitra Neupane, Harry Jones and Danielle Stein Using qualitative comparative analysis, this study investigates factors driving policy change in Nepal from 18 policy reform case studies. Downloads
What does the evidence tell us about ‘thinking and working politically’ in development assistance? Journal articles or issues | June 2019 | Niheer Dasandi, Ed Laws, Heather Marquette and Mark Robinson This article provides a critical review of the evidence on ‘thinking and working politically’ in development. Downloads
Localising emergency preparedness and response through partnerships Research reports and studies | April 2019 | Caitlin Wake and Veronique Barbelet Lessons from Islamic Relief's exercise in localisation of aid, partnerships and capacity strengthening. Downloads
The role of National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups in evidence-informed decision-making Research reports and studies | February 2019 | Anne Buffardi and Susan Njambi-Szlapka This report outlines what could be done to strengthen and support National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs). Downloads
Building livelihood and community resilience: lessons from Somalia and Zimbabwe Working and discussion papers | January 2019 | John Twigg and Margherita Calderone Developing a theoretical conceptualisation of resilience and operational guidance on resilience-building in fragile environments. Downloads
Building a culture of research impact Insight | 17 January 2019 | Louise Shaxson Five principles that underpin an effective research impact culture, drawing on evidence from the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme. Read and comment
Influencing adaptation policy: the role of policy entrepreneurs in securing ownership and climate action in South Asia Research reports and studies | December 2018 | Thomas Tanner, Rizwan Uz Zaman and Sunil Acharya This paper highlights the particular role of policy entrepreneurs in helping to promote mainstreaming climate change into development policy. Downloads
Monitoring the effect of advocacy in changing political will Working and discussion papers | November 2018 | Helen Tilley, George Sagoe-Addy, Josephine Tsui, Hannah Caddick and Jessica Mackenzie This guidance note presents a systematic approach to monitoring the behavioural changes of policymakers against intended policy objectives. Downloads
Development policies and practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo Conference | 5 - 7 November 2018 This three day international conference in Kinshasa explores recent social science research on the DRC. Find out more
Indonesia wants to become a knowledge economy - here’s how it can get there Insight | 17 October 2018 | Arnaldo Pellini To compete in the global economy, Indonesia needs to capitalise on technological breakthroughs to diversify its economic base and improve public services. Read and comment
