Bridging research and policy in development

evidence and the change process

This is a crucial book for international development researchers who want the lessons of their research converted into changes in government and aid agency policy. International policy making, with actors from different countries involved, is extremely complex and - when some of the actors are developing ...

Energy for rural livelihoods

a framework for sustainable decision making

Energy is vital to health, well being and economic survival. But the task of providing sustainable energy services to rural communities in developing countries is a complex one. Social priorities, environmental issues, financial constraints, gender differences, demographic characteristics, technical considerations and institutional frameworks all play ...

You pay for what you get

from budget financing to result based payments