Understanding how the pandemic is shaping extreme poverty… can big data help?
For International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Finn Tarp, Nikos Tzavidis, Peter Lanjouw and Lucy Scott explore what the evolving global pandemic may mean for …
We seek to bring about lasting positive change using analytical and practical policy expertise.
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Will COP26 deliver on funding for loss and damage?
Climate finance is first on the agenda at COP26. Countries hardest hit by the climate crisis are often the poorest and have contributed the least to climate change. Who …
Gas and oil industry emissions – what could be done right now?
Opportunities to benefit climate and increase fiscal revenues exist. Ahead of COP26, we discuss how producing countries can use technologies and increased regulation for …
Can urban living labs address India’s urban planning challenges?
On World Habitat Day, Vinaya Padmanabhan, our urban policy and planning consultant, discusses urban living labs drawing examples from India and abroad.
Turning climate promises into action: what rich countries can learn from countries like Ethiopia
With COP26 fast approaching our experts put a spotlight on Ethiopia - a country on track to achieving its climate-conscious economic development goals.
When it comes to tax enforcement, data and technology aren’t always the answer
Can technological solutions help governments capture greater tax revenues for development? We look at the evidence from Senegal...
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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.
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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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We provide support and advice on frameworks, partnerships, and consortium agreements to a wide variety of international development partners.