Economic development in fragile contexts: learning from success and failure Working and discussion papers | May 2018 | Alastair McKechnie, Dirk Willem te Velde and Andrew Lightner Economic development is rarely prioritised in fragile states. This paper explores why it should be, and draws out lessons from case studies of success. Downloads
Psychosocial support for adolescent girls in post-conflict settings: beyond a health systems approach Journal articles or issues | December 2017 | Fiona Samuels, Nicola Jones and Bassam Abu Hamad This publication outlines why psychosocial support services for adolescent girls are especially important in fragile contexts. Downloads
Private sector development in Liberia: financing economic transformation in a fragile context Working and discussion papers | November 2017 | Judith Tyson This paper examines the progress that Liberia is making through the revival of private sector growth to becoming a stable, resilient and prosperous country Downloads
Western Africa's missing fish: the impacts of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and under-reporting catches by foreign fleets Research reports and studies | June 2016 | Alfonso Daniels, Miren Gutierrez, Gonzalo Fanjul, Arantxa Guereña, Ishbel Matheson and Kevin Watkins Drawing on a satellite tracking database, we show that illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in western Africa is at the centre of a crisis of sustainability. Downloads
Bricks and dollars: 10 lessons on improving public investment in infrastructure Research reports and studies | February 2016 | Mark Miller and Tom Hart Drawing upon the 2015 CAPE Conference, this paper provides lessons on how governments can best deliver infrastructure in developing countries. Download
Why isn’t aid for infrastructure going to the countries that need it most? Comment | 27 January 2016 | Mark Miller; Tom Hart This blog challenges the myths undermining support for increasing aid for infrastructure in the poorest countries. Read and comment
Sustaining public sector capability in developing countries Bibliography and literature reviews | December 2015 | Helen Tilley; Sierd Hadley; Cathal Long; Jeremy Clarke We explore why sustained improvements in capability have been elusive, which donor-supported interventions have worked well, and why, across 34 cases. Download
Rebuilding adolescent girls' lives: mental health and psychosocial support in conflict-affected Gaza, Liberia and Sri Lanka, synthesis report research tools Research reports and studies | December 2015 | Fiona Samuels, Nicola Jones, Bassam Abu Hamad, Janice Cooper, Ananda Galappatti This output details the data collection instruments relating to the ReBUILD synthesis report with the same title. Download
National MDG implementation: lessons for the SDG era Working and discussion papers | November 2015 | Moizza Binat Sarwar This paper explores the national responses to the Millennium Development Goals using five case study countries and suggests lessons for the implementation of the SDGs. Download
Rebuilding adolescent girls' lives after conflict Public event | 29 October 2015 09:30 - 13:00 GMT+00 Within the context of the upcoming 15th anniversary of the UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security this event will explore psychosocial stresses faced by adolescent girls and the types of support... Watch
