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Home»Kerry A. Millington

Effectiveness of programmes supporting migrants in Africa

Helpdesk Report
  • Kerry A. Millington,
  • Minakshi Bhardwaj
June 2017

Despite a growing body of research on migration and development, the literature highlights the limited empirical evidence available on the effectiveness of migration programmes. The aid-spending departments of the UK government are in the process of identifying how UK aid contributes to tackling the “root causes of mass migration” and developing new, targeted programmes. A ...» more

Evidence and experience of procurement in health sector decentralisation

Helpdesk Report
  • Kerry A. Millington,
  • Minakshi Bhardwaj
May 2017

Improving the efficiency, effectiveness, equity and responsiveness of supply chains and procurement processes for pharmaceuticals, vaccines and other health products, which make up a large share of total health expenditure in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), has important implications for health system performance and population health. Decentralised governance of ...» more

Technological automation and impact on the African labour market

Helpdesk Report
  • Kerry A. Millington
February 2017

Estimates of how many jobs are vulnerable to being replaced by machine vary but it is clear that developing countries are more susceptible to automation compared to high-income countries. Traditionally, blue-collar routine jobs have been automated but with the emergence of greatly improved computing power, artificial intelligence and robotics, a much larger scope of occupations ...» more

Social development and human development

Topic Guide
  • Evie Browne,
  • Kerry A. Millington
October 2015
Charlotte Kesl / World Bank (A school in Colombia)

This Topic Guide aims to answer the question ‘What is the interaction between social development issues and human development outcomes?’ An individual’s right to lead a long and healthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decent standard of living cannot be realised without addressing social development issues. This is because these issues determine individuals’ access to ...» more

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