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Interaction Between Food Prices and Political Instability
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-21)This report reviews the literature on links between international food prices and political instability (including protests, riots and social unrest). The literature on food prices and protests, riots, unrest, or violent ... -
Evidence and Lessons Learned Regarding the Effect of Equitable Quality Education on ‘Open Society’
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05)The purpose of this review is to assist FCDO in understanding the evidence of impact and any valuable lessons regarding the effect equitable quality education can have on ‘open society’. The search revealed that there is ... -
Transition to Federal Health and Education Governance
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-06-28)This report looks at transition from central to federal responsibilities for health and education in Nepal and Indonesia. Federalism is a complex process and it was outside of the scope of this review to investigate the ... -
Role of Faith and Belief in Environmental Engagement and Action in MENA Region
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-19)This helpdesk report provides a critical review of the literature on the role of faith and religious values in environmental engagement and action. Contemporary studies have examined the relationship between religion and ... -
Tools and Methodologies for Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions for FCDO Programme Planning
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-25)This report provides a review of the tools and methodologies for the calculation of greenhouse emissions for development projects in sectors such as water supply and sanitation, infrastructure, finance and governance ... -
Humanitarian Evidence Summary No.15
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-06-08)This is the 15th 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. ... -
Overview of Political Economy Analysis Frameworks in the Area of Climate Governance and Key Issues to Consider
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-06-21)Despite global recognition of the urgency of climate action and the need to transition to a low-carbon economy, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and adaptation needs remain urgent. For a number of years, there ... -
Lessons for FCDO Climate Change Programming in East Africa
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-05)This rapid review synthesises evidence on FCDO climate projects across the East African region in the following countries; Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. This review established that sector stakeholders in countries ... -
Protecting and Promoting Systems for Essential Health Services During Rollout of COVID-19 Tools
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-18)Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous negative impact on economies of most countries around the world. COVID-19 has disrupted the ability of health systems to deliver on essential health services and has ... -
Access to Climate Finance by Women and Marginalised Groups in the Global South
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-18)This paper examines the issue of management of climate finance in the Global South. It acknowledges the efforts made by the various stakeholders so far but seeks to advance a clarion call for a more inclusive and targeted ... -
How Can Middle-income Countries Improve Their Skills Systems Post- COVID-19?
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-02-23)Vocational training systems in middle-income countries are going to face multiple challenges in the post-COVID era, notably, challenges related to (1) automation; (2) the transition to a green economy, and (3) demographic ... -
Scalability of Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Interventions: Moving Toward Wider Socio-political Change
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-03-05)Literature focusing on the aftermath of conflict in the Western Balkans, notes that many people remain focused on stereotypes and prejudices between different ethnic groups stoking fear of a return to conflict. This rapid ... -
Covid-19 Impact on Employment and Skills for the Labour Market
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-02)This literature review draws from academic and grey literature, published largely as institutional reports and blogs. Most information found considered global impacts on employment and the labour market with the particular ... -
Inclusion in Crisis Response, Recovery and Resilience
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-14)This rapid review provides examples of what has worked to include people in humanitarian assistance who experience heightened vulnerability during crises, due to social inequalities and discrimination relating to gender, ... -
Climate Change and Air Pollution
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-01)This rapid literature review explores the interactions between climate change and air pollution, with a focus on human health impacts. In particular, the report explores potential synergies in tackling climate change and ... -
Strengthening Gender Equality in Decision-making in Somaliland
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-02-04)This rapid review searched for literature on how and why women continue to struggle in Somaliland to achieve formal political representation and to take on informal decision-making roles on local peace and political matters, ... -
Women’s and Girls’ Experiences of Security and Justice in Somaliland
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-02-03)This rapid review seeks to provide an overview of the publicly available literature from the academic, donor, and non-government organisation sources on women’s and girls’ experiences of statutory and customary security ... -
COVID-19 Health Evidence Summary No.122
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05-10)This weekly COVID-19 health evidence summary (HES) is based on 3.5 hours of desk-based research. The summary is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of available evidence on COVID-19 but aims to make original documents ... -
COVID-19, Global Value Chains, and the Impact on Gender: Evidence from the Garment and Electronics Sectors in Asia
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-05)This report analyses the impact of COVID-19 on women in the global garment and electronics value chains, with a focus on women working in production in Asia. Building on a previous K4D assessment of COVID-19 and its ... -
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Colombia
(Institute of Development Studies, 2021-02-26)Available data provide a picture for the macro-economy of Colombia, agriculture, and infrastructure. Recent data on trends on public procurement were difficult to find within the scope of this rapid review. In 2020, ...
