The humanitarian sector has recently come under scrutiny, with criticism of its supposed lack of self examination. An ODI Background Note points out that many of the critiques aimed at the sector were first identified by the sector itself more than a decade ago. It asks why, therefore, such critiques continue to have traction, ten years later.
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 How can aspects of disaster risk reduction, social protection and livelihoods approaches contribute to developing adaptive capacity in the context of climate change? An ODI Working Paper investigates.
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 The commercialisation of microfinance is a growing phenomenon. But what are the actual results for the poor? Milford Bateman examines the issue in an ODI blog post.
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An ODI study examines policy, competition and market performance, finding which factors tend to deliver better market outcomes for poor people.
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 Long-term relationships in supply chains can generate significant gains for business, development and the environment, argues Christopher Coles in an ODI Opinion.
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![[Namibia] Helicopter rescues people from flood hit areas. IRIN © IRIN](http://www.odi.org.uk/images/database/292-w80h80.jpg "[Namibia] Helicopter rescues people from flood hit areas. IRIN © IRIN") 19 August was the second World Humanitarian Day. A blog by Sarah Bailey highlights the resilience of the humanitarian sector and its capacity for innovation and change.
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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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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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