Publications
We are at the heart of the debate about what works in international development, and how it should be assessed.
By sharing what we know we help to make the field more impactful, accountable and transparent, and its investments open to wider scrutiny. Our publications cover project reports and discussion papers, as well as our thinking on the latest debates.
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Private Capital Mobilisation: Concepts and Definitions
By establishing a common vocabulary this publication aims to support a more coordinated approach by Development Finance...
Scoping Study on Fraud Centres: Ghana, India and Nigeria
This study investigated the dynamics of fraud in Ghana, India and Nigeria and assessed the current response, to identify where...
Evaluating the impact of a hydroelectric power investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This report explores the impact of British International Investment's (BIIs) funding in Virunga Energies’ hydroelectric...
Linking poverty alleviation and nature-based solutions across small-scale fisheries, aquaculture and critical marine habitat interventions
Evidence Review for the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme
Evaluation of Norad’s use of knowledge in portfolio management
This report and learning brief draw on Itad's 2024 evaluation of ‘The Norwegian Aid Administration’s approach to knowledge...
Initial assessment of global progress on multilateral power sector commitments
This report examines the publicly available information around progress on multilateral commitments to decarbonise power.
Strengthening AMR surveillance: Stories of national progress in Africa and Asia
Stories of change from Malawi, Nepal, Timor-Leste and Kenya, illustrating some of the tangible differences taking place in...
Drivers of impact in research and innovation for development
Our Global Challenges Research (GCFR) evaluation survey highlights four important drivers of impact in research and innovation...
Promoting impact in research and innovation
How can management structures and implementation processes increase innovation and impact for development? Download the...
Emission reduction plan: 2023 annual progress report
A year on from publishing our Emissions Reduction Plan (2022-2025) we take stock of the progress made – and what’s next...
Evidence Review for the Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) Programme – final report
This report establishes an evidence base and identify gaps related to IRiS’s six program results, derived from the...
Afghanistan Mine Action Geospatial Impact Evaluation
The mine action sector should draw confidence from the findings of this study which support expectations about the positive...
Trends in national capacities to generate and utilise data
The case of Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme. Emerging trends in national capacities to measure...
Learning brief: Learning from the Men and Women for Gender Equality programme
This brief summarises the key lessons from our evaluation of UN Women's vanguard regional programme in six Arab states.
Learning brief: savings products for low income customers
Can these be provided sustainably and at scale? Read this learning brief to find out how some financial service providers are...
Building foundations for development impact in large scale research funds
Assessing how the Global Challenges Research Fund created the environment for impact in its early years and achieve...
