K4D: Recent submissions
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Economic Impacts of Foreign Aid in Fragile States
(IDS, 2018-11-06)This report reviews available studies that evaluate the effects of international aid on the local economic conditions. It is presented in an annotated bibliography style that describes the key findings and methodology. It ... -
Humanitarian Access, Protection, and Diplomacy in Besieged Areas
(IDS, 2018-12-10)This rapid literature review examines the lessons learned in terms of providing humanitarian access and protection for civilians in besieged areas. The focus is on the following besieged areas: Syria (e.g. Raqqa, Aleppo, ... -
Civil Society and Accountability in Rwanda
(IDS, 2018-08-22)This rapid review synthesises evidence on civil society and accountability in Rwanda including any particular evidence of the role of donors and the impact of their support. The review finds that the evidence on the impact ... -
Early Marriage, Pregnancy and Girl Child School Dropout
(IDS, 2018-10)The aim of this review was to present the recent evidence on the impact of early marriage and/or pregnancy on the rates of girl child drop out. It also synthesises evidence that focus on laws, policies and practices that ... -
Inclusive and Special Education Approaches in Developing Countries
(IDS, 2018-08-17)The aim of this review was to present the recent evidence on the effectiveness of inclusive and special education approaches in improving learning and behavioural outcomes, with a focus on developing countries, particularly ... -
Environmental Safeguards for Industrial Parks
(IDS, 2018-04-12)This rapid review examined approaches that have been used to optimally enforce environmental policy instruments to drive green industrialisation. It begins with the discussion of environmental safeguards for industrial ... -
Natural Resources Management Strategies in the Sahel
(IDS, 2018-10-01)This helpdesk review has drawn primarily on evidence from systematic reviews and synthesis studies focused on natural resources management strategies in Sahel (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger). It identifies ... -
Labour Standards and Firm Growth
(IDS, 2018-10-25)This helpdesk review has drawn primarily on evidence from systematic reviews and synthesis studies focused on (i) the impact of labour standards on labour/firms’ performances and (ii) policies and programmes from other ... -
The Effectiveness of School Grants in Low- and Middle-Income Contexts
(IDS, 2018-12-12)This helpdesk review has drawn primarily on evidence from systematic reviews and synthesis studies focused on the effectiveness of school grants for the improvement of (i) equitable access to quality education, and (ii) ... -
Drivers, Challenges and Opportunities for Job Creation in the Sahel
(IDS, 2018-10-15)This review synthesises the literature from academic, policy and institutions sources on the drivers of job creation in the Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. The report first shows a baseline ... -
Strategies and Approaches to Ensure Equitable Access to Quality Education in Economic Crises
(IDS, 2018-12-20)This helpdesk review has drawn primarily on evidence from systematic reviews and synthesis studies focused on (i) the impact of economic crises on education systems, and (ii) the effectiveness of strategies and approaches ... -
Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) in Bangladesh
(IDS, 2018-12-20)This report focuses on community-based health insurance (CBHI) for Bangladeshi workers. It examined the different models of CBHI programmes or schemes for both formal and informal sector in the Bangladesh, and the challenges ... -
Disaster Preparedness to Reduce Anxiety and Post-Disaster Stress
(IDS, 2018-11-16)This report focuses on disaster mental health preparedness, which is a significant reduction method to protect individuals from detrimental psychological effects arising from disasters. Disasters are stressful events not ... -
Carbon Abatement Potential of Reforestation
(IDS, 2018-11-20)This rapid review synthesises the literature from academic, policy and NGO sources on the carbon abatement potential of reforestation. The literature points to the significant potential to reduce carbon through reforestation, ... -
Gender Sensitive Strategic Communications Interventions
(IDS, 2018-12-06)It is possible to find some examples of good practice around gender in communications interventions focusing on the majority of sub-themes set out in the research question. There are four key points emerging from the ... -
Interactive Voice Response in Humanitarian Contexts
(IDS, 2018-11-16)Interactive voice response (IVR) uses recorded messages to provide a menu of options for callers to access information and provide survey feedback. The potential advantages of IVR in humanitarian contexts include: improved ... -
Good Practice in Post-Conflict Reconstruction
(IDS, 2018-11-02)This rapid review synthesises the evidence on best practices in post-conflict reconstruction from academic, policy and non-governmental organisation (NGO) sources. The literature points to the importance of planning and ... -
Cash-Based Initiatives for Refugees in Jordan: Annotated Bibliography
(IDS, 2018-08-15)The available literature tells us little about the effectiveness of targeting of cash-based initiatives (CBIs) for refugees in Jordan. However, it suggests there are positive impacts on food security for refugees, their ... -
ICTs and Livelihood Supports of Refugees and IDPs
(IDS, 2018-11-16)This rapid review examined the examples of ICT approaches to address livelihood needs of those living in IDP and refugee camps. It also examined the lessons learned from these approaches. It identifies mobile and digital-based ... -
Rule of Law Challenges in the Western Balkans
(IDS, 2018-10-23)Establishing the rule of law remains a key challenge in the Western Balkans. Progress in the region, while different across countries, is slow (Mendelski, 2018; Milošević and Muk, 2016). The rule of law criterion has emerged ...
