How is 'Theory of Change' (ToC) being used in international development? What are the areas of consensus, debate and innovation? This review notes that ToC can inspire and support programme improvement, helping to develop more realistic and feasible interventions that are responsive to dynamic contexts. It finds that ToC requires both logical thinking and deeper critical ...» 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.
What is the Track Record of Multi Donor Trust Funds in Improving Aid Effectiveness? An Assessment of the Available Evidence
The search results of this Systematic Review demonstrated a lack of scientifically rigorous studies in this area. After applying four rounds of inclusion / exclusion criteria, 24 documents remained. Further studies are needed of the effectiveness of MDTFs as an aid modality. These must examine MDTFs as a whole, rather than simply tracking the progress of individual projects ...» more
Development Aid and Access to Water and Sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Net ODA disbursement to SSA has more than doubled in real terms since 1980, mostly during the last 10 years. However, the increase in aid has not been matched by commensurate progress in WSS provision. Key recommendations include improved monitoring and evaluation systems and capacity building, and longer project timelines.This book examines: the current level of water supply ...» more
Meeting the Urban Challenge: Adapting Humanitarian Efforts to an Urban World
This document provides an overview of current thinking and emerging good practice related to humani¬tarian action in an urban environment. It is based on the discussions held at the 27th Meeting of the Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP) and on a review of recent literature on humanitarian responses to urban crises. It ...» more
Maximizing Mobile
This report notes that around three-quarters of the world's inhabitants now have access to a mobile phone. It examines the rise of data-based services delivered to handheld devices, including apps, and explores the consequences for development of the emerging 'app economy'. The report finds that mobile applications not only empower individuals but have important cascade effects ...» more