Challenging the myths around semi-arid lands Briefing papers | November 2017 | Eva Ludi, Guy Jobbins, Elizabeth Carabine, Catherine Simonet, Peter Newborne, Nathalie Nathe, Rajeshree Sisodia and Tiina Pasanen In ‘Challenging the myths around semi-arid lands’, PRISE shows how semi-arid regions can be drivers of inclusive, climate-resilient economic development. Downloads
Resilience, equity and growth in semi-arid economies: a research agenda Working and discussion papers | March 2017 | Guy Jobbins, Declan Conway, Sam Fankhauser, Bara Gueye, Emma Liwenga, Eva Ludi, Tom Mitchell, Helen Mountfort and Abid Suleri This working paper sets out the rationale for PRISE’s focus on investment and development that have the potential to unlock rapid economic growth and reduce poverty. Downloads
Earthquake science and hazard in Central Asia: conference summary Research reports and studies | December 2016 | Summarised by Hannah Caddick, Louise Ball and James Jackson This report is a conference summary, highlighting modern earthquake science in Europe and Central Asia, and how this informs disaster risk reduction policy and practice. Downloads
Political settlements and pathways to universal health coverage Working and discussion papers | March 2016 | Tim Kelsall, Tom Hart and Ed Laws This paper reviews political economy analysis of universal health coverage, before presenting political settlements analysis as an alternative, yet complementary, approach. Downloads
(Re)conceptualising maladaptation Working and discussion papers | June 2015 | Lindsey Jones, Elizabeth Carabine and Lisa F. Schipper What are the characteristics and symptoms of maladaptation and how can it be diagnosed? This paper aims to help policy-makers and practitioners identify the main constituents. Downloads
Pathways to Resilience in Semi-arid Economies (PRISE) Projects | February 2014 to February 2019 A five-year, multi-country research project on how economic development in semi-arid regions can be made more equitable and resilient to climate change. Find out more
Linkages between social protection and other social interventions in Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States Projects | August 2012 to October 2012 This project will explore the linkages between social protection and other social interventions for children in countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CEECIS). Find out more
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 Grant This 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
Millennium Development Goals Report Card: Learning from progress Research reports and studies | June 2010 A summary of initial findings from an ongoing review of progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which will include a set of league tables. The key message is that progress is possible, with a number of countries making real achievements.... Download
Making Sense of Governance: Empirical Evidence from 16 Developing Countries Books or book chapters | June 2004 | Goran Hyden, Julius Court and Kenneth Mease Although governance has been the focus of a considerable body of literature on democratic transitions and consolidation, data to support the claim that the concept is a useful one has been lacking. Now however, Making Sense of Governance clearly shows the... Downloads
