K4D: Recent submissions

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    • Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary No.25 

      Kelly, Luke (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-04)
      This is the 24th monthly Humanitarian Evidence Summary (HUMES) to signpost FCDO and other UK government departments to the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian action to inform and support their response. ...

    • Russia’s Approach to Civilians in the Territories it Controls 

      Quak, Evert-jan (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-03-22)
      This rapid review synthesises the literature from academic sources, knowledge institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and trusted independent media outlets on the approach used by the Russian government to ...

    • Interventions Aimed at Preventing, Detecting and Treating Malaria, TB and HIV in Nigeria 

      Ozano, Kim (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-01-28)
      There is an abundance of available evidence on the effectiveness of interventions aimed at preventing, detecting and treating malaria, TB and HIV in Nigeria. The evidence suggests that future interventions concerning these ...

    • Malaria, HIV and TB in Nigeria: Epidemiology and Disease Control Challenges 

      Haider, Huma (Institute of Development Studies, 2021-12-22)
      Nigeria has the world’s highest number of people affected by malaria and the world’s second largest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS burden. There is a high occurrence of co-infection of malaria in HIV patients ...

    • Malaria, HIV and TB in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Epidemiology, Disease Control Challenges and Interventions 

      Bain, Luchuo Engelbert; Dobermann, Darja (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-03-22)
      Malaria, human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are leading causes of death and public health threat to millions in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC is the second most malaria affected sub-Saharan ...

    • Emission Reductions and Health Impacts of LEVs 

      Avis, William (Institute of Development Studies, 2021-07-15)
      This rapid literature review summarises evidence on Emission reductions and health impacts of Low and Zero Emission Vehicles (LEVs and ZEVs). The review found a disparate but emerging evidence base derived from studies ...

    • Evidence on the Role of Civil Society in Security and Justice Reform 

      Kelly, Luke (Institute of Development Studies, 2020-12-11)
      This rapid review focuses on the role of civil society in SSR in several contexts. It finds that donor driven SSR is seen to have failed to include civil society, and that such efforts have been focused on training and ...

    • Electric Vehicle Uptake and Health 

      Avis, William (Institute of Development Studies, 2021-06-11)
      This rapid literature review summarises evidence on the relationship between electric car uptake and health. The review found a limited but emerging evidence base derived predominantly from studies exploring the issue in ...

    • Refugee and Mixed Migration Displacement from Afghanistan 

      Avis, William (Institute of Development Studies, 2021-08-26)
      This rapid literature review summarises evidence and key lessons that exist regarding previous refugee and mixed migration displacement from Afghanistan to surrounding countries. The review identified a diverse literature ...

    • Water, Climate Change, and Conflict 

      Cooper, Rachel (Institute of Development Studies, 2021-06-10)
      There is a growing global water crisis and that this is one of the of the most significant threats the world is facing. Climate change is one of the key drivers of the water crisis as it changes the global water cycle, ...

    • Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible - K4D Briefing Pack 

      Ozano, Kim; Roby, Andrew; MacDonald, Alan; Upton, Kirsty; Hepworth, Nick; Gorman, Clare; Matthews, John; Dominique, Kathleen; Trabacchi, Chiara; Chijiutomi, Chris; Tshabalala, Zinhle; Joshi, Deepa; Udalagama, Upandha; Nicol, Alan; GCRF Water Security Hub (2022-03)
      This briefing pack provides some of the latest evidence and information about groundwater, along with key messaging and resources. In this pack we discuss the UK’s Water action at COP26; programme activities around water ...

    • Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible 

      Ozano, Kim; Roby, Andrew; MacDonald, Alan; Upton, Kirsty; Hepworth, Nick; Gorman, Clare; Matthews, John; Dominique, Kathleen; Trabacchi, Chiara; Chijiutomi, Chris; Tshabalala, Zinhle; Joshi, Deepa; Udalagama, Upandha; Nicol, Alan; GCRF Water Security Hub (Institute of Development Studies, 2022)
      The theme for World Water Day 2022 is ‘Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible’. Groundwater is water found underground in aquifers – geological formations of rocks, sands and gravels, that hold substantial quantities ...

    • Learning Journey on Water Security: UK Water Offer 

      Ozano, Kim; Roby, Andrew; Tompkins, Jacob (Institute of Development Studies, 2022)
      The overarching goals for the UK in relation to global water security are to; tackle and reverse growing water insecurity and its consequences caused by depletion and degradation of natural water sources; and address ...

    • Definitions, Characteristics and Monitoring of Conflict Economies 

      Kelly, Luke (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-02-10)
      The idea of conflict economies is a broad concept encompassing several research angles. Definitions differ according to these focuses. Some of the main uses of the concept are to understand: • economic analysis of the ...

    • Links Between Energy Prices, Fuel Subsidy Reform and Instability 

      Price, Roz (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-02-04)
      Increasingly, the links between energy insecurity (including energy prices, availability, and fuel subsidy reform) and instability are being studied. These issues often become flashpoints for social mobilisation and protest. ...

    • Inclusion Across the Nexus in Protracted Conflicts 

      Carter, Becky (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-03)
      This briefing note summarises key considerations and resources to guide the inclusion of people most affected by intersecting inequalities in coordinated humanitarian, development and peacebuilding assistance programming ...

    • Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary No.24 

      Kelly, Luke (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-03)
      This is the 24th monthly Humanitarian Evidence Summary (HUMES) to signpost FCDO and other UK government departments to the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian action to inform and support their response. ...

    • Emerging Trends Within the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda 

      Kelly, Luke (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-01)
      This report has identified emerging issues within the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda. Climate change has long been identified as a key cross-cutting issue and several potential avenues for WPS policy are identified. ...

    • Social Norms, Gender, and Serious and Organised Crime in Albania and Kosovo 

      Herbert, Siân (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-02-01)
      This rapid literature review explores the evidence about social norms, gender, and serious and organised crime (SOC) in Albania and Kosovo. There is limited literature that explores this exact question, as historically, ...

    • Impact of COVID-19 on Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Trends in Southern Africa 

      Lucas, Brian (Institute of Development Studies, 2022-01)
      This rapid review focuses on the impact COVID-19 pandemic om poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking. It provides an overview of the recent research and summarises the key themes. This review found that poaching for ...