Publications

G20 coal subsidies
As leaders gather for the G20 summit in Japan, major new research reveals that – ten years on from pledging to phase out harmful fossil fuel subsidies – they continue to give huge handouts to the coal industry.
Report Infographics
Risk-informed development
In the face of complex threats to human progress, development must be done differently. New research highlights the need for a risk-informed approach.
Report
Exit from aid
Companion papers analysing the impact on countries transitioning from low- to middle-income status, and the approaches of development partners transitioning out of bilateral aid programmes.
Country experiences Donor experiences

Research reports and studies | June 2019 | Alex Doukas and Leo Roberts

This country study tracks Australia's progress in phasing out subsidies to the production and consumption of coal in 2016 and 2017.

Research reports and studies | June 2019 | Victoria Metcalfe-Hough, Wendy Fenton and Lydia Poole

This report analyses progress made and obstacles met by signatories to the Grand Bargain in 2018, and recommends actions to stay on track.

Working and discussion papers | June 2019 | Lars Engen, Anna Hentinnen and Elizabeth Stuart

Identifying the important considerations a donor must make in order to improve its capability to meet the commitment to ‘leave no one behind’.

Working and discussion papers | June 2019 | Paula Lucci, Amina Khan, Jennifer Turner and Jacob Sims

Examining the World Bank’s alignment with the commitment to 'leave no one behind'.

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.

G20 coal subsidies