What can be learned from aid packages that appear to have successfully engaged with governance constraints in public service delivery? This ODI report draws on four case studies from Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Uganda. The findings suggest that external actors can play a beneficial role in supporting government efforts to address governance constraints, if an appropriate ...» more
Library
This e-library contains more than 4500 external publications on governance, social development, conflict and humanitarian issues. It includes academic and grey literature selected for its basis in good quality research and coverage of a range of perspectives. Policy-oriented summaries of each document are provided, plus links to the full text.
Delivering Aid in Highly Insecure Environments: A Critical Review of the Literature, 2007–2012
This report focuses on: approaches to secure access; principles and partnership; governance, accountability and value for money; and new technology and innovation. It notes that the difficulties of conducting detailed field research in unstable environments have limited the literature’s scope and findings. There is a lack of empirical evidence and quantitative analysis. Among ...» more
Overview and Synthesis: The Political Economy of Fiscal Transparency, Participation, and Accountability Around the World
This chapter brings together evidence from quantitative data and in-depth qualitative case studies. It finds that four main factors affect fiscal transparency, participation, and accountability across countries: 1) processes of political regime change and increasing political competition, 2) fiscal and economic crises, 3) corruption scandals and the media, and 4) external ...» more
What is the Evidence on the Impact of Employment Creation on Stability and Poverty Reduction in Fragile States: A Systematic Review
This systematic review found a significant research gap in terms of studies providing empirical evidence on the impacts of employment creation interventions on poverty and stability in fragile states. It identified only seven studies meeting the inclusion criteria. These all concerned programmes that directly created short-term/emergency employment, six examining the impact on ...» more
What Matters Most? Evidence from 84 Participatory Studies with Those Living with Extreme Poverty and Marginalisation
This Participate report draws on the experiences and views of people living in extreme poverty and marginalisation in 107 countries. It highlights four key messages that consistently emerge in different contexts: 1) the very poorest are less able to access infrastructure, services, support and opportunities; 2) development that is sustainable requires meaningful participation ...» more