The governance of Nepal’s flood early warning system: opportunities under federalism Working and discussion papers | August 2019 | Chinaporn Meechaiya, Emily Wilkinson, Emma Lovell, Sarah Brown, Mirianna Budimir This paper looks at the institutional mechanisms to assess, monitor, communicate and respond to flood risk information in three river basins in Nepal. Downloads
The 2017 Nepal flood response: resources beyond international humanitarian assistance Working and discussion papers | August 2019 | Barnaby Willitts-King and Anita Ghimire Using the 2017 floods in Nepal as a case study, this paper examines local sources of aid as an alternative to international humanitarian assistance. Downloads
Barriers to urban shelter self-recovery in Philippines and Nepal: lessons for humanitarian policy and practice Journal articles or issues | August 2019 | Emma Lovell, John Twigg, Holly Schofield and Bill Flinn This study draws on the experiences and perspectives of households recovering from the 2013 typhoon in the Philippines and the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Downloads
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
The potential of Nepal’s social security allowance schemes to support emergency flood response Research reports and studies | May 2019 | Rebecca Holmes, Fiona Samuels, Martin Evans, Anita Ghimire and John Twigg Assessing the use of cash-based responses through Nepal's existing social security allowance system to respond to emergencies. Downloads
Building resilience for all: intersectional approaches for reducing vulnerability to natural hazards in Nepal and Kenya Research reports and studies | May 2019 | Emma Lovell, John Twigg and Getrude Lung'ahi This study aims to better understand different factors that influence people’s vulnerabilities and resilience to natural hazards and climate change. Downloads
UKRI GCRF South- South Migration, Inequality and Development Hub (MIDEQ) Projects | January 2019 to January 2023 ODI joins major research project on South-South migration, inequality and development Find out more
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
Gendered experiences of adolescents: baseline findings from World Vision's Rupantaram adolescent life skills curriculum Research reports and studies | December 2018 | Anita Ghimire, Fiona Samuels, Riju Tiwari and Samjhana Bhujel This report presents findings of a baseline study among adolescent girls and boys in Nepal. Downloads
Can farming improve the lives of rural women and girls? Public event | 15 October 2018 11:00 - 12:30 GMT+1 (BST) ODI convenes an expert panel to discuss the role of agriculture in improving the lives of rural women and girls in developing countries. Find out more
