This project examines the readiness of social protection systems, institutions and policies to respond to different kinds of shock

This project investigates interactions between financial regulation and structure, and their impacts on financial stability and inclusive growth in Low Income Countries.

The objective of this initiative is to enhance a European perspective on development issues in the international arena, on the basis of knowledge excellence, innovation and building of common ground between the European research community and policy-makers. The European Report on Development 2013 aims to provide an independent European contribution to the emerging debate on a possible post-2015 consensus on international development.

The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting the '2nd Westminter Workshop: The Public Accounts Committee' to explore the key features (and strategies) of an effective Public Accounts Committee to enhance their capacity and effectiveness in their respective country's legislature. Alina Rocha Menocal will serve as rapporteur and will produce a thematic report which documents and presents useful evidence, including participants' perceptions, on the sessions and outcomes of the workshop. The report will also include recommendations for future research and development of the role of PACs and associated oversight mechanisms.