Comparative country study of the development of textile and garment sectors: lessons for TanzaniaResearch reports and studies | May 2019 | Neil Balchin and Linda CalabreseThis research summarises empirical evidence on growth trajectories in the textile and apparel sector from six case studies, with a focus on Tanzania. Downloads
Sustaining public sector capability in developing countriesBibliography and literature reviews | December 2015 | Helen Tilley; Sierd Hadley; Cathal Long; Jeremy ClarkeWe explore why sustained improvements in capability have been elusive, which donor-supported interventions have worked well, and why, across 34 cases. Download
Getting to scale in urban water supplyBriefing papers | May 2013 | Josephine Tucker and Nathaniel MasonThis brief offers lessons for scale-up deriving from Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor's 2008-2012 programme in Maputo (Mozambique) and Antananarivo (Madagascar). Download
Getting to scale in urban sanitationBriefing papers | May 2013 | Josephine Tucker and Nathaniel MasonThis briefing offers lessons for scale-up deriving from Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor's 2008-2012 programme in Maputo (Mozambique) and Antananarivo (Madagascar). Download
GSP graduation: will it reduce poverty?Briefing papers | October 2011 | Christopher Stevens, Kate Bird, Jodie Keane, Jane Kenna, Dirk Willem te Velde and Kate HigginsEurope is reviewing the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), its broadest-based trade policy to support developing country exports. This Project Briefing summarises ODI research, including case studies on Bangladesh, China, India, Kenya, Madagascar and Viet Nam, to... Download
Evaluation of WSUP's capacity development interventions in Antananarivo and MaputoProjects | October 2011 to June 2012This project will provide an evaluation of the impact of Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor's (WSUP) capacity development interventions in Antananarivo and Maputo. Find out more
Adapting to climate change in the water sectorWorking and discussion papers | March 2009 | Alan Nicol and Nanki KaurThis Background Note calls for more sensitive analysis of the impact of climate change on water systems and livelihoods, based on the development needs of populations. Download
Harnessing core business for development impactWorking and discussion papers | February 2009 | Caroline AshleyThis Background Note charts the evolution of business and development, moving from the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), based on philanthropy, to approaches that incorporate development impact into the very core of day to day business.... Download
Opportunity and exploitation in urban labour marketsBriefing papers | November 2008 | Ursula GrantMost of the urban poor spend their lives in insecure, poorly paid jobs. This Briefing Paper examines the benefits and constraints of urbanisation from the labour market perspective, and offers policy ‘next steps’ for municipal governments, including pro-poor... Download
Minding the Gaps: Integrating Poverty Reduction Strategies and Budgets for Domestic AccountabilityBooks or book chapters | January 2008 | Vera Wilhelm and Phillip Krause (eds.), with Tim Williamson and Paolo de RenzioThis study offers practical insights for donors and national governments on how to strengthen the links between PRSs and national budgets, with a view to improving domestic accountability. Download
