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Technical assistance

New thinking on technical assistance to resolve knowledge and capacity gaps

Helpdesk Report
  • Sumedh Rao
April 2013

There is a wide and diverse literature on technical assistance, much of which refers to addressing knowledge and capacity gaps in lower- and middle-income countries. This report identifies some novel or emerging approaches which appear to move away from the traditional approaches that commonly centre on short-term filling of capacity gaps and being primarily ...» more

Effectiveness of demand-led technical assistance and cooperation on public sector reforms

Helpdesk Report
  • Sumedh Rao
October 2012

Key findings: No cases demonstrate unambiguously that improved economic governance and inclusive growth has been the result of demand-led technical assistance. However, existing literature that evaluates technical assistance and public sector reforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region shows that public sector reform (PSR) can remove constraints on inclusive ...» more

Legal and technical support programmes for negotiations on extractives or land deals

Helpdesk Report
  • Anna Orrnert
October 2012

Key findings: Sub-Saharan Africa’s abundant natural resources could significantly boost the region’s economic growth and development, and large-scale projects carried out by potential investors, if strategically managed, are a potential source of income. Yet, many country governments lack robust regulatory frameworks, specialised knowledge and technical expertise, and ...» more

Indonesian and Philippine engagement in South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Helpdesk Report
  • Erika Fraser
January 2012

Both Indonesia and the Philippines provide considerable assistance to other developing countries, typically capacity building and sharing expertise about a range of development themes from agriculture and rural development to ICT, microfinance, education, health and welfare, amongst others. While most cooperation occurs at a regional Asia-Pacific level, Indonesia and the ...» more

Research Capacity Strengthening

Helpdesk Report
  • Claire Mcloughlin
December 2011

Lack of an enabling legal framework, poor quality of secondary-school education, an absence of research leaders and role models, and the relatively low priority attached to research are all frequently cited as barriers to research capacity development in developing countries as a whole, and Africa in particular (Whitworth et al 2008). Studies have noted that previous research ...» more

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