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ODI Director Kevin Watkins spells out what's at stake for developing economies when the G8 meet next week and identifies five issues to watch out for in the communique.
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Two mega deals on global trade will be discussed by G8 members but they must remember to abide by a principle of ‘do no harm’ says ODI’s Yurendra Basnett.
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Ahead of the G8 summit ODI researchers explore key issues for transparency and development.
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Beneficial ownership, at arm's length, transfer mispricing… what does it all mean? As G8 leaders gather at Lough Erne Francesca Bastagli sets out 10 tax terms we need to know.
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Events
21 June 2013Do accountability mechanisms deliver results?The author and commissioning agencies of a new report, 'Improving Impact: do accountability mechanisms deliver results?', will present the findings from their research in Myanmar and Kenya.
01 July 2013UK launch: Country Policy and Institutional Assessment AfricaODI and The World Bank, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Economist of the Africa Region, host the launch of the Bank's Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA), 2013 Africa report.
03 July 2013Aid and the military: future bedfellows?The ODI and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Overseas Development host a panel discussion exploring stabilisation and peacebuilding. What role should/can the military play in peacebuilding?
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ODI OpinionNutrition for growth: mainly good newsThree cheers for the hunger and nutrition summit says Steve Wiggins, even if they may have missed a trick.
AnimationWhy development progress mattersProgress is happening faster than at any other time in human history. This animation sets out how the Development Progress project aims to uncover the 'what', 'where', 'how' and 'why' of progress.
ODI Background NoteDon't forget the dataIf old age, disability and mental health issues are to be included in the post-2015 agenda we need to get the data right. This research explores current available data and sets out how to broaden survey coverage.
IPS NewsBehind the climate finance headlinesDespite developed nations delivering billions of dollars in Fast Start Finance, conflicting ways of counting has resulted 'in major differences between the scale and objectives of contributions', says Smita Nakhooda.
The Guardian3 out of 4 is pretty goodThe High-Level Panel report on post-2015 has been published, Claire Melamed takes a look at what’s in and what’s out.
Research reportLinking smallholders to markets in AfricaSmallholder access to markets is critical to reduce poverty and hunger in low-income countries. This new research examines evidence from 31 countries across sub-Saharan Africa.
ODI InfographicFinance failing on disaster risk reductionNew figures reveal poor commitment from the international community on financing disaster reduction and preparedness.
ODI Project BriefingWhy young people should be seen and heardAs the youth population grows in developing countries, we must support young people as catalysts for poverty reduction, good governance and economic growth.
ODI OpinionWhat prospects for Pakistan?Reflecting on recent elections, Maryam Mohsin asks whether Pakistan's politicians can live up to their promises.
ODI OpinionTax, development and the G8As tax avoidance hits the headlines, Dirk Willem te Velde says the G8 offers an 'opportunity to reset the debate on tax and achieve a step-change in helping developing countries raise tax revenues.'
Research reportUnblocking results: can aid be more politically savvy?How can aid better support developing country governments to deliver public services? This report proposes a new way to deliver aid that incentivises performance in the public sector.
HPG Policy BriefHow can we support displaced people in cities?With camps full and half of all refugees and internally displaced people living in urban areas, Simone Haysom looks at how humanitarians can approach this new operating environment.
HPG eventMonitoring protection: asking the impossible?In today's armed conflicts, civilians bear the brunt of hostilities. Humanitarian agencies strive to provide protection - but how do we measure its impact? Join ICRC and HPG for a discussion on 5 July
HPG eventLeadership in crises: the launchLeadership is tested in times of crisis, when it is most needed. But how can leadership be fostered? Join us for a discussion on the importance of leadership in humanitarian crises.
Research Reports And StudiesA Global History of Humanitarian ActionWhile knowledge of the past has direct operational, analytical and strategic implications, the humanitarian sector has a notoriously poor understanding of its history. Delve into our account of the history of the international humanitarian system to discover more.
HPG Working PaperStabilisation in AfghanistanWhat have we learnt from Afghanistan – the longest running experiment in stabilisation? Ashley Jackson and Simone Haysom examine civil-military dialogue and stabilisation in Afghanistan over the last ten years.
Blog seriesEradicating extreme poverty: how do we measure it?Development Progress kicks off a debate over how a post-2015 framework ought to measure poverty, with a series of blogs from Martin Ravallion and others.
ODI Working PaperEU aid in South AfricaDrawing on analysis of South Africa, this research explores what the EU's new aid policy approach means for middle-income countries.
ToolkitNavigating political economyUnderstanding political and economic contexts is essential in improving development outcomes. This framework enables practitioners to diagnose specific problems and identify feasible change processes in response.
Research ReportSmallholder farming: key to food security and nutritionUsing country case studies, this paper investigates the contribution of smallholder agriculture to food security and nutrition.
HPG Working PaperChallenges for the displaced in urban PakistanBased on interviews with internally displaced people, refugees, residents and others, this HPG research explores urban displacement and vulnerability in Pakistan.