Value Chain Analysis for Resilience in Drylands (VC-ARID): identification of adaptation options in key sectors Research reports and studies | June 2018 | Catherine Simonet and Elizabeth Carabine This VC-ARID synthesis report identifies climate risk, adaptation options and opportunities for private sector development in semi-arid regions. Downloads
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
Humanitarian crises cost more than ever. But businesses can help Comment | 12 January 2018 | Sara Pantuliano Humanitarian crises are becoming more frequent and complex, and require more than aid money alone. Read and comment
The impact of Fairtrade: a review of research evidence 2009-2015 Research reports and studies | September 2017 | Emily Darko, Alainna Lynch and William Smith This review assess the impacts of Fairtrade certification for smallholder producer groups and workers in hired labour organisations based on 45 studies. Downloads
Markets in crises: the implications for humanitarian action Research reports and studies | August 2017 | Simon Levine This paper explores what happens to markets during and after crises, and how aid agencies can maximise their potential to support household resilience. Downloads
Entrepreneurship and African industrialisation Public event | 26 June 2017 10:00 - 11:30 GMT+1 (BST) This event discusses how a focus on entrepreneurship can help transform and industrialise economies, providing jobs and alleviating poverty in Africa. Find out more
Private sector engagement in complex emergencies: case studies from Yemen and southern Somalia Research reports and studies | February 2017 | Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy, Nisar Majid and Barnaby Willitts-King This report explores how the local private sector has responded to the crises in Yemen and Somalia, and details the opportunities and challenges that arise in both countries. Downloads
Trading, power and politics in a northern Ugandan marketplace Research reports and studies | January 2017 | Richard Mallett, Jimmy Opio and Teddy Atim This report investigates economic development interventions in the context of a newly redeveloped marketplace in Lira, northern Uganda. Downloads
The macroeconomic effects of development finance institutions in sub-Saharan Africa Research reports and studies | December 2016 | Isabella Massa, Maximiliano Mendez-Parra and Dirk Willem te Velde To date, little research has examined the impact of development finance institutions on jobs, growth, investment and climate resilience. This report seeks to address this gap. Downloads
Water management and stewardship: taking stock of corporate water behaviour Working and discussion papers | November 2016 | Peter Newborne and James Dalton This paper discusses how private companies are responding to calls to improve their water management in response to international guides and standards on ‘water stewardship’. Downloads
