Power and evidence in South East Asia
Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines are well on their way to middle-income status: now they need to incorporate a wider range of stakeholders and knowledge in policy decision-making.
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Entry points for developing tourism in Nepal: what can be done to address key constraints to inclusive growth?
In 2012, tourism contributed 9.4% to Nepal's GDP: however, value captured per tourist is declining, and overcrowding is leading to an unsustainable 'low value, high volume' model. This report considers the key drivers and constraints of issues affecting sustainable tourism and suggests entry points for action. -
Foreign employment and inclusive growth in Nepal: what can be done to improve impacts for the people and the country?
Every year, over 4 million Nepalis travel abroad for work. Remittances are equivalent to at least 25% of Nepal's GDP, but exploitation and extortion are rife. This report analyses the key drivers and constraints to action, and identifies realistic opportunities for change. -
Towards policy-relevant science and scientifically informed policy in the Philippines
Arnaldo Pellini, Antonio Contreras, Melvin Jabar, Ma. Teresa de Guzman, Marlon Era, Dennis Erasga and Robert Javier Jr.This knowledge context study applies political economy analysis principles and the knowledge, policy and power framework to understand the use of knowledge and evidence in urban resilience policy-making in the Philippines. -
Knowledge, information and economic policy-making in Vietnam
Ajoy Datta and Pham Lan HuongThis major report from Ajoy Datta and Pham Lan Huong present an analysis of decision-making processes and the role of knowledge in economic policy-making in Vietnam. -
Building political ownership and technical leadership in Cambodia
Harry Jones and the Cambodia Economic Association Centre for Policy StudiesIn this knowledge context study, Harry Jones takes an in-depth look at how knowledge is used in policy and decision-making in the health sector in Cambodia. -
Confronting inequality is key to sustainable and inclusive growth
'When it comes to internal EU affairs, the European Commission is committed to social cohesion — which means, among other things, reducing economic inequality. However, that same commitment fails to materialise beyond Europe, in EU international development proposals.' -
A chief in East Gonja, Ghana talks about how he works with youths in his kingdom
Fletcher Tembo of the Mwananchi Programme at ODI, meets with Choice Ghana, in East Gonja, Ghana.
License: ODI given rights
Credit: Overseas Development Institute
Source: Choice Ghana/Fletcher TemboValue for money and effectiveness in voice and accountability programming: complementary practice or uneasy bedfellows?
In recent years, various value for money (VFM) tools and techniques have been proposed as the key to effective, targeted and cost-efficient aid. But are these approaches genuinely aligned with the needs of developing communities, as well as the donor agencies that promote them? What happens when they are implemented at grassroots level? And how can they be translated through citizen voice and accountability programmes?
Christian Aid will host a discussion on these issues as part of the Governance and Transparency Fund public meeting series. Following on from Q&A’s, there will be an informal Value For Money market-place where organisations and experts working on VFM will showcase their materials and resources, with the chance to interact with presenters, contributors, audience members and Christian Aid staff.
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‘Knowledge Policy and Power in International Development: A Practical Guide’ – European Book Launch
On 1st May ODI will officially launch a new practical book focused on understanding how knowledge, policy and power interact to promote or prevent change in international development. This launch event provides an opportunity to discuss the book's findings and recommendations with experts from the Global South and North, as well as consider ways in which these aspects can be taken forward practically.
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Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) series: ‘Demanding accountability from the bottom-up: examining what works, what does not work, and why'
This series comprises six discussions around the theme of ‘Demanding accountability from the bottom-up: examining what works, what does not work, and why'. The series reflects on the four years of implementing Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) programmes such as Mwananchi in various parts of the world.