A major new ODI study examines policy, competition and market performance. It finds that more competition, more players, more dynamic entry and exit, and more intense rivalry for customers tend to deliver better market outcomes, including lower prices, better access to services for consumers, and improved international competitiveness.
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 The debate over UK development assistance to India highlights the challenges of ensuring equitable aid allocations. A blog by ODI Director, Alison Evans, investigates.
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 An ODI workshop from 1 to 3 September will introduce principles and tools to communicate research to inform pro-poor policy. Space is limited, so book now.
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CDKN, an alliance including ODI, is searching for a permanent CEO. The CEO will lead and manage the CDKN team in providing research, advice and knowledge management services to decision makers in developing countries.
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A HPG Policy Brief and Report on food aid and assistance policies examine issues around definitions, the future of the Food Aid Convention and a new food security architecture.
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 Nicola Jones welcomes the long-awaited UN Entity for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment -- UN Women -- on the ODI blog.
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 What are the links between donor aid and recipient budgets, and what role does aid transparency play in improving decisions and accountability? An ODI Working Paper investigates.
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 An ODI Background Note draws on studies in Nepal and India to cast light on the social barriers to climate change adaptation.
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 A new report by ODI and the UN Millennium Campaign reveals African countries top list of 20 countries making the most progress on the Millennium Development Goals.
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