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Latest blog posts
A missed opportunity to improve UK aid
The UK government has released a response to the IDC report, which points to a lack of development focus in UK departments and poor progress on transparency
Data to leave no one behind: Development cooperation and the P20
Swiss Special Envoy for Global Sustainable Development Michael Gerber discusses Switzerland's use of the P20 approach to characterising poverty.
The P20 and progress on the commitment to leave no one behind at country level
Tony German explains how a focus on the poorest 20%, the P20, can help ensure that development and growth are inclusive - leaving no one behind.
Exploring concepts and practices to increase data use: A short learning paper
We have explored conceptual and practical approaches to data use through desk research and contextualised them using DI’s data use framework.
Placing affected people at the heart of the Grand Bargain transparency commitment
2018 is important for the Grand Bargain’s first workstream: greater transparency.
Increasing the use of IATI data in country systems – reflections from Senegal and Madagascar
Petya Kangalova explores the use of IATI data in country aid information management systems (AIMS), with pilot projects in Senegal and Madagascar.
Significant reforms are needed for UK aid spending to remain transparent and poverty focused
Today the UK Parliament’s International Development Committee published a report following its inquiry into the definition and administration of ODA.
The needs of Kenyans by county: exploring the latest poverty data
Steve Kenei explores the latest poverty data by county, and how it can be used to ensure that devolution in Kenya is delivered effectively.
Leaving no one behind: The vital role of development cooperation
Judith Randel from Development Initiatives discusses the vital role of development cooperation in achieving Agenda 2030 and leaving no one behind.