Pioneering power: transforming lives through off-grid renewable energy in Africa and Asia Research reports and studies | April 2018 | Andrew Scott and Leah Worrall This report examines the challenge of bringing power to over one billion people who live without electricity in remote areas. Downloads
Our shared prosperous future: an agenda for values-led trade, inclusive growth and sustainable jobs for the Commonwealth Research reports and studies | April 2018 | Tom Pengellly, Stacey Mills-Smith, Stephanie Gillibrand, Dirk Willem te Velde and Maximiliano Mendez-Parra Shared prosperity in the Commonwealth is a major challenge. This inquiry report presents a case for a trade and investment agenda to help reduce poverty. Downloads
Digitalisation and the future of manufacturing in Africa Public event | 23 March 2018 14:00 - 15:30 UTC+5.30 Growing digitalisation in the global economy will have a significant impact on Africa's growth trajectory. This panel discusses how, and what can be done. Find out more
Digitalisation and the future of manufacturing in Africa Research reports and studies | March 2018 | Karishma Banga and Dirk Willem te Velde This paper presents new empirical analysis of how the growing trend of automation in manufacturing may impact Africa's industry and growth trajectory. Downloads
Risk to African manufacturing as operating robots in US set to become cheaper than wages in Kenya within 15 years – new report Press release | 19 March 2018 Operating robots in US factories could become cheaper than hiring workers in Kenya by 2033, new research by the Overseas Development Institute has found Find out more
Public finance and development: six things to read in March Insight | 16 March 2018 | Mark Miller This blog forms part of a regular series of updates on the latest resources and must-reads in the public finance and development world. Read and comment
The role of Kaizen in economic transformation Working and discussion papers | March 2018 | Alberto Lemma There is little knowledge on the role of Kaizen within the more traditional donor support community. This report sets the approach within the literature. Downloads
How 'smart' trade policy can help Africa industrialise Public event | 22 February 2018 16:30 - 18:00 GMT Much of Africa is struggling to develop a strong industrial sector. Developing 'smart' trade policy is crucial to help the continent realise its potential. Find out more
Sustaining pathways out of extreme poverty Public event | 6 February 2018 09:00 - 15:00 GMT The event provides the latest evidence on policies and programmes that can assist in achieving positive poverty outcomes Find out more
Governments must act now to improve the lives of informal workers – new ODI report Press release | 29 January 2018 Governments must act now to improve the lives of informal workers who risk being left behind, experts at the Overseas Development Institute have warned Find out more
