‘Leaving no one behind’ through enabling climate-resilient economic development in dryland regions Briefing papers | July 2018 | Guy Jobbins, Eva Ludi, Margherita Calderone, Rajeshree Sisodia and Moizza Binat Sarwar Public policies and investments that recognise the strengths of drylands can spur progress towards achieving the SDGs and global climate adaptation goals. Downloads
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
Challenging the myths around semi-arid lands Briefing papers | November 2017 | Eva Ludi, Guy Jobbins, Elizabeth Carabine, Catherine Simonet, Peter Newborne, Nathalie Nathe, Rajeshree Sisodia and Tiina Pasanen In ‘Challenging the myths around semi-arid lands’, PRISE shows how semi-arid regions can be drivers of inclusive, climate-resilient economic development. Downloads
Value Chain Analysis for Resilience in Drylands: identification of adaptation options in key sectors Research reports and studies | March 2017 | Elizabeth Carabine and Catherine Simonet This Value Chain Analysis for Resilience in Drylands synthesis report focuses on the first of the three steps within the methodology: Mapping the value chain. Downloads
Resilience, equity and growth in semi-arid economies: a research agenda Working and discussion papers | March 2017 | Guy Jobbins, Declan Conway, Sam Fankhauser, Bara Gueye, Emma Liwenga, Eva Ludi, Tom Mitchell, Helen Mountfort and Abid Suleri This working paper sets out the rationale for PRISE’s focus on investment and development that have the potential to unlock rapid economic growth and reduce poverty. Downloads
(Re)conceptualising maladaptation Working and discussion papers | June 2015 | Lindsey Jones, Elizabeth Carabine and Lisa F. Schipper What are the characteristics and symptoms of maladaptation and how can it be diagnosed? This paper aims to help policy-makers and practitioners identify the main constituents. Downloads
Pathways to Resilience in Semi-arid Economies (PRISE) Projects | February 2014 to February 2019 A five-year, multi-country research project on how economic development in semi-arid regions can be made more equitable and resilient to climate change. Find out more
Public financial management reform in fragile states: grounds for cautious optimism? Briefing papers | October 2012 | Edward Hedger, Philipp Krause and Heidi Tavakoli This Briefing Paper looks at public financial management reforms across eight different fragile states over a ten-year period. A key finding is that substantial progress is possible, even in countries with very low income and capacity. Downloads
Linkages between social protection and other social interventions in Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States Projects | August 2012 to October 2012 This project will explore the linkages between social protection and other social interventions for children in countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CEECIS). Find out more
Public financial management reforms in post-conflict countries: synthesis report Research reports and studies | June 2012 | Edward Hedger, Philipp Krause and Heidi Tavakoli This report addresses the existing knowledge gap through a systematic review of Public Financial Management (PFM) reform experiences in post-conflict environments. Download
