The ‘flexible’ gig economy is not such a great option for women after allMedia | 19 November 2019 | Open Democracy Find out more
Women in the gig economy: paid work, care and flexibility in Kenya and South AfricaResearch reports and studies | November 2019 | Abigail Hunt, Emma Samman, Sherry Tapfuma, Grace Mwaura and Rhoda Omenya with Kay Kim, Sara Stevano and Aida RoumerReport presenting findings from an in-depth study of women’s engagement in the gig economy in Kenya and South Africa. Downloads
First ever research into how the app-based gig economy works in poorer countriesPress release | 12 November 2019A new study explores for the first time what female gig economy workers in South Africa and Kenya think about their conditions. Find out more
Lessons from the African Continental Free Trade AreaComment | 11 July 2019 | Maximiliano Mendez-ParraWhile other regions are engaged in a trade war, the launch of the AfCFTA is a critical move for Africa and points to the continent's economic potential. Read and comment
G20 coal subsidies: South AfricaResearch reports and studies | June 2019 | Alex Doukas and Leo RobertsThis country study tracks South Africa's progress in phasing out subsidies to the production and consumption of coal in 2016 and 2017. Downloads
G20 coal subsidies: tracking government support to a fading industryResearch reports and studies | June 2019 | Ipek Gencsu, Shelagh Whitley, Leo Roberts, Christopher Beaton, Han Chen, Alex Doukas, Anna Geddes, Ivetta Gerasimchuk, Lourdes Sanchez and Anissa SuharsonoThis research tracks each G20 country’s progress in phasing out subsidies to the production and consumption of coal. Downloads
Tracking G20 coal subsidiesInfographic | June 2019In 2009, G20 governments pledged to phase out fossil fuel subsidies but a decade on they still provide billions of dollars of support to coal alone. Find out more
Public finance and development: six things to read in MayInsight | 21 May 2019 | Mark MillerChinese lending; what budget officers do all day; financial management information systems; links between audits and electoral accountability, and more. Read and comment
The role of National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups in evidence-informed decision-makingResearch reports and studies | February 2019 | Anne Buffardi and Susan Njambi-SzlapkaThis report outlines what could be done to strengthen and support National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs). Downloads
MEDIA NOTE: Civil unrest in Zimbabwe reflects failure of economic reforms - ODI statement and expert available for interviewPress release | 22 January 2019Odi expert warns violence in Zimbabwe, triggered by a doubling of fuel prices, reflects the inability of the government to tackle acute economic problems Find out more
