Rapid emergency and humanitarian responses: how fast is fast enough?
What are rapid response mechanisms, and how can we design effective responses in the face of climate-induced crises and ever-increasing conflicts?
We seek to bring about lasting positive change using analytical and practical policy expertise.
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India’s transition to electric vehicles - the road ahead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ambitious climate change targets at COP26. The transport sector in India is one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gases, so …
Making energy planning more strategic: launch of five principles at COP26
For Energy Day at COP26 we helped launch a set of pioneering principles to define a 'code of conduct' for strategic energy planning.
Why trees alone won't save the planet
Ahead of 'Nature Day' at COP26, this new blog explores the implications of focusing on tree planting alone and looks at how and why we should widen the scope of …
Making energy transition possible: how technology can help
In this comprehensive guide for policymakers and practitioners alike, our senior consultant, Benjamin Klooss, looks at both supply- and demand-side technological …
Making energy transition possible: the role of green grids and cross border trade in renewables
Following the COP26 theme of 'energy transition' we look at how advances in electricity transmission technology are making very long-distance connections between centres …
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Making Special Drawing Rights work better for global development
How can we unlock aid finance to support low-income countries who have been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic?
Development finance and the macro economic impact of Covid-19
New research highlights the need for additional multilateral finance coupled with impactful reform to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.
Our offices
ViewOur network of offices allows us to develop deep understanding and strong relationships with governments and partners that support building local capabilities for long-term, positive change.
Projects
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Managing the Centre for Disaster Protection to help affected people
We were the managing agent for the Centre for Disaster Protection, which works to change how the world prepares and pays for disasters.
RISE: Improving education systems in low-income countries
This research programme will provide key insights and policy-relevant evidence to support improved learning outcomes for children across the world.
Strengthening sub-national governance in Pakistan
Developing innovative delivery of public services that can be scaled-up and replicated across Pakistan.
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Having meaningful impact is a collective endeavour. Our driven and dedicated staff work hand-in-hand with our clients and partners so that we can maximise the lasting, positive impact of our work.
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We work closely with all our clients to shape projects that will have maximum success and seek new opportunities to deliver tangible impact for the most people.
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We actively seek a diversity of partners, not only because we want to deliver the best outcomes, but because we want to learn from different perspectives and new experiences.
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We have a long history of collaborating with academics and academic institutions to bring cutting-edge research and evidence-based thinking to our work.
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Whether you’re a graduate looking to join our early careers programme or a more experienced professional with an interest and specialism in development, we want to hear from you.
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Our sector, country, and business teams bring together the breadth of our expertise and experience. Find out more about our work and the team you are interested in.
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We provide support and advice on frameworks, partnerships, and consortium agreements to a wide variety of international development partners.