Localising aid: sustaining change in the public, private and civil society sectors
This major new report looks at whether transferring aid to or through national systems and organisations strengthens them over the long term.
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Maputo harbour cranes, workers offloading rice imports
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Credit: Eric Miller
Source: World BankMeasuring poverty impact: the monitoring and evaluation of UK and EU aid for trade and private sector development support
Given the continued relevance of Aid for Trade (AfT) and a growing emphasis on the role of the private sector in development, the importance of clearly demonstrating development impacts on the ground is more important than ever. This public event builds upon the influential work of the ODI’s International Economic Development Group and follows the AfT Policy Dialogue, organised by the OECD in collaboration with ODI.
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Spain can be a trailblazer in this new age of aid austerity
'I think aid should be increased because there are many issues that require international attention, including persistent poverty, but much more important are the objectives and effectiveness of aid interventions. Rather than worrying about how much money it is spending, Spain should demonstrate how much it can achieve with limited money.' -
Blurred vision: Why aid money shouldn't be diverted to the military
On the face of it makes sense. You are more likely to be able to reduce poverty in a country that isn’t at war than you are with bombs and bullets flying over your head, right?
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Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator
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Credit: National Assembly for Wales
Source: FlickrA conversation with Helen Clark
ODI is pleased to host Helen Clark, Administrator of UNDP and Chair of the UN Development Group, in a conversation about the post-2015 development agenda. This will be an interactive event chaired by ODI Director Alison Evans.
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EU aid cuts: A short-term approach to a long-term budget
'EU leaders have... focused on the quantity at the expense of the quality. They have decided to continue to fund CAP although it is a bad return on investment for EU taxpayers and does not effectively address today’s emerging global challenges.' -
Reviewing the evidence: how well does the European Development Fund perform?
This paper reviews the European Development Fund's (EDF) performance in recent evaluations and assessments. It considers the main criteria typically used to assess the performance of the EDF and reviews the existing evidence against three critiques. -
Technical assistance: how to get value for money
'Until now much of the debate and action on TA has focused on the 'input' aspect of value for money... However, little has been said or done on the 'output' side: ensuring that TA can deliver the maximum possible developmental impact.' -
Is the new IF campaign trying to ‘Make Poverty History’, again?
'The development community must be brave enough to have an honest debate with the public and with politicians about the difficulties and challenges of aid, as well as its benefits.' -
Liberal chiefs or illiberal development? The challenge of engaging chiefs in DFID's security sector reform programme in Sierra Leone
Development Policy Review Vol. 31, iss. 1This article looks at the ability of the UK Department for International Development to engage with the chieftaincy system in Sierra Leone through its security sector reform programme. For the full table of contents, or to subscribe or submit an article visit http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/dpr