BudgetByte #1: can standards for fiscal data exchange support better service delivery? by Overseas Development Institute

BudgetByte #1: can standards for fiscal data exchange support better service delivery?

Three Months Into Sudan’s Conflict (Arabic audio) by Overseas Development Institute

Three Months Into Sudan’s Conflict (Arabic audio)

Three Months Into Sudan’s Conflict (English audio) by Overseas Development Institute

Three Months Into Sudan’s Conflict (English audio)

Income Inequality, Gender And The Role Of Tax And Transfers Session 2 by Overseas Development Institute

Income Inequality, Gender And The Role Of Tax And Transfers Session 2

Income Inequality, Gender And The Role Of Tax And Transfers Session 1 by Overseas Development Institute

Income Inequality, Gender And The Role Of Tax And Transfers Session 1

Nature - Based Green Infrastructure- African Experience And Potential by Overseas Development Institute

Nature - Based Green Infrastructure- African Experience And Potential

MDB as catalysts for private sector mobilisation with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso by Overseas Development Institute

MDB as catalysts for private sector mobilisation with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso

Putting The Glasgow Climate Pact Into Action- Accounting For Vulnerability by Overseas Development Institute

Putting The Glasgow Climate Pact Into Action- Accounting For Vulnerability

From El - Fasher To Khartoum- The Fallout From 20 Years Of Conflict In Darfur - ARABIC by Overseas Development Institute

From El - Fasher To Khartoum- The Fallout From 20 Years Of Conflict In Darfur - ARABIC

From El - Fasher To Khartoum- The Fallout From 20 Years Of Conflict In Darfur - ENGLISH by Overseas Development Institute

From El - Fasher To Khartoum- The Fallout From 20 Years Of Conflict In Darfur - ENGLISH

Live recordings of the Overseas Development Institute events, covering everything from climate change to migration, gender to the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues here.Find out more about ODI events: www.odi.org/events

Live recordings of the Overseas Development Institute events, covering everything from climate change to migration, gender to the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues here. Find out more about ODI events: <a href="http://www.odi.org/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.odi.org/events</a>

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This event explores why disaster risk reduction policy, programming and financing have yet to be sufficiently applied to conflict-affected and fragile contexts.

Disaster risk reduction in fragile and conflict-affected contexts

Over 4.2 billion people currently reside in urban areas. By 2045, it is predicted that the number will increase to six billion, with most growth taking place in Asia and Africa. Against this backdrop, there has been a sharp rise in crises affecting cities over the past decade.Many aid agencies have started to urbanise their response, taking into considering the dynamism of cities, resilience on markets and intricate logistics, and the diverse range of populations' needs. While the humanitarian sector recognises that the traditional ways of working in rural areas need revising with tools more suited to urban areas. Most practitioners still lack the practical guidance needed to capitalise on what cities have to offer and take the long view to build help build resilience.This event launches the Humanitarian Practice Network's Good Practice Review on humanitarian response in urban contexts and addresses the following:How can the humanitarian sector better balance between responding to the immediate needs but also add value in the long-term?What are the continual challenges faced when operating in urban areas?What will the future look like for humanitarians responding to urban crises?

Over 4.2 billion people currently reside in urban areas. By 2045, it is predicted that the number will increase to six billion, with most growth taking place in Asia and Africa. Against this backdrop, there has been a sharp rise in crises affecting cities over the past decade. Many aid agencies have started to urbanise their response, taking into considering the dynamism of cities, resilience on markets and intricate logistics, and the diverse range of populations' needs. While the humanitarian sector recognises that the traditional ways of working in rural areas need revising with tools more suited to urban areas. Most practitioners still lack the practical guidance needed to capitalise on what cities have to offer and take the long view to build help build resilience. This event launches the Humanitarian Practice Network's Good Practice Review on humanitarian response in urban contexts and addresses the following: How can the humanitarian sector better balance between responding to the immediate needs but also add value in the long-term? What are the continual challenges faced when operating in urban areas? What will the future look like for humanitarians responding to urban crises?

An urban future: humanitarian preparedness

Panellists discuss the impact of bank-derisking on local Yemenis, humanitarian operations and the private sector.Contributing chair: Nawal Al-maghafi @BBCNawalMaghafi - Journalist and producer, BBC News Speakers:Dr Noel Brehony CMG - Author for Yemen Divided, and Former Chair of British-Yemeni SocietyImran Madden @imranmadden - Director, Islamic Relief UK Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy @staraboulsi - Research Fellow, Humanitarian Policy Group, ODIBaraa Shiban @BShtwtr - Yemeni activist and caseworker, Reprieve UK

Panellists discuss the impact of bank-derisking on local Yemenis, humanitarian operations and the private sector. Contributing chair:  Nawal Al-maghafi @BBCNawalMaghafi - Journalist and producer, BBC News  Speakers: Dr Noel Brehony CMG - Author for Yemen Divided, and Former Chair of British-Yemeni Society Imran Madden @imranmadden - Director, Islamic Relief UK  Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy @staraboulsi - Research Fellow, Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI Baraa Shiban @BShtwtr - Yemeni activist and caseworker, Reprieve UK

Yemen's economic future: from survival to reconstruction

Without urgent action, the global consequences of climate change will be devastating. Yet despite the environmental impact of rapid economic growth, increasing GDP (Gross Domestic Product) continues to remain the priority for countries around the world.  So what is the future of economic growth? Can we achieve green growth that marries rapid environmental transformation with ever-rising financial returns? Or is it time to create economies that enable us to thrive, rather than grow, in order to stand a real chance at tackling climate change?

Without urgent action, the global consequences of climate change will be devastating. Yet despite the environmental impact of rapid economic growth, increasing GDP (Gross Domestic Product) continues to remain the priority for countries around the world. So what is the future of economic growth? Can we achieve green growth that marries rapid environmental transformation with ever-rising financial returns? Or is it time to create economies that enable us to thrive, rather than grow, in order to stand a real chance at tackling climate change?

Can green growth solve climate change?

The panel discusses the current humanitarian and development challenges in the Lake Chad region, the Boko Haram crisis and state-level coordination.

Lake Chad Basin: An overlooked crisis

This event presents a new narrative to broaden the debate around economic development, and the ways in which traditional aid delivery helps or hinders it.

How to jump-start developing economies

Mark Green, Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development and Penny Mordaunt, Secretary of State for International Development of the United Kingdom launch the Humanitarian Grand Challenge at ODI.

Creating hope in conflict - a Humanitarian Grand Challenge

This event explores the opportunities and challenges of improving accountability through working with non-state actors.

Non-state actors in governance systems: friend or foe?

Building on ODI’s work on migration and sustainable development, this event considers a series of concrete proposals to address these challenges and make the most of the opportunities that human mobility can bring - to those who move and those who stay.

Migration: a driver of development

Alex de Waal, Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation, Research Professor at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, delivers the 2018 HPG Annual Lecture, examining the current political and legal developments related to mass starvation and the implications for humanitarian action.

Mass starvation: tackling the political causes of famine

Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank, joins ODI in conversation to share insights from his new book, A world of Three Zeros.

ODI in conversation with Muhammad Yunus

UN Special Representative for International Migration Louise Arbour delivers the keynote speech at this #GlobalChallenges debate.

Agreeing a global response to migration

Our panellists reflect on the root causes of the Rohingya crisis and what needs to happen next to solve the immediate and long term situation.

Ending the Rohingya crisis: what will it take?

In partnership with CARE International, our expert panel leads an interactive session on ‘how to measure the hard to measure’ in development. The event explores and compares learning from three projects tackling these challenges, based on four dimensions of ‘hard to measure’ aspects of development interventions.

Measuring the hard to measure in development

Why do some countries enjoy steady and sustained growth, others, periods of boom and bust, while others hardly experience growth at all? The answer to this question affects the rise and fall of nations and the life chances of billions of people—yet until recently economists have failed to answer it.This event brings together ground-breaking researchers providing new approaches to this important conundrum. Among them are Kunal Sen and Yuen Yuen Ang, whose recent work offer radical explanations for how some states have achieved transformative growth, as well as innovative ideas for how others might emulate them.Building on a combination of their findings plus landmark research from other distinguished economists, the event will kick-start a discussion on the politics of growth. In so doing, it seeks to provide actionable levers and policy recommendations for countries seeking to grow, transform, and escape the poverty trap.

Why do some countries enjoy steady and sustained growth, others, periods of boom and bust, while others hardly experience growth at all? The answer to this question affects the rise and fall of nations and the life chances of billions of people—yet until recently economists have failed to answer it. This event brings together ground-breaking researchers providing new approaches to this important conundrum. Among them are Kunal Sen and Yuen Yuen Ang, whose recent work offer radical explanations for how some states have achieved transformative growth, as well as innovative ideas for how others might emulate them. Building on a combination of their findings plus landmark research from other distinguished economists, the event will kick-start a discussion on the politics of growth. In so doing, it seeks to provide actionable levers and policy recommendations for countries seeking to grow, transform, and escape the poverty trap.

The politics of growth: transformative ideas in economics

Panellists discuss the challenges and opportunities for humanitarian agencies in better engaging with affected communities in armed conflicts and violence.

Being accountable to people affected by armed conflicts

Donald Kaberuka

This keynote speech was delivered on the second day of the Africa's rising debt conference by Dr Donald Kaberuka, High Representative of the African Union Peace Fund and CGD Distinguished Visiting Fellow, and former president of the African Development Bank Group.

Dr Donald Kaberuka keynote speech

Former secretaries of state reflect on the history and future of the UK's Department for International Development.

DFID at 20: what have we learned, and where next?

What is it like to travel to Europe over land and sea in order to secure a future for yourself and your family? Why are so many people willing to risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean? What are their hopes and fears? And how is Europe responding?Our expert panel unpacks these questions, drawing on interviews with hundreds of refugees and migrants who have reached Europe in recent years. The event explores the messy reality of refugee and migrant journeys, and delves into the decisions people make along the way, challenging the assumption that ‘everyone wants to come to Europe’.

What is it like to travel to Europe over land and sea in order to secure a future for yourself and your family? Why are so many people willing to risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean? What are their hopes and fears? And how is Europe responding? Our expert panel unpacks these questions, drawing on interviews with hundreds of refugees and migrants who have reached Europe in recent years. The event explores the messy reality of refugee and migrant journeys, and delves into the decisions people make along the way, challenging the assumption that ‘everyone wants to come to Europe’.

Understanding refugee and migrant journeys to Europe

NGOs have been central to efforts to improve the humanitarian system. Yet international NGOs are often criticised for a lack of coordination, destructive competition and unnecessary duplication – especially in ‘crowded’ and highly fragile contexts. Some have called for consolidation – reducing the number of international NGOs to increase efficiency and empower local and national organisations, particularly in protracted crises. This proposition warrants attention. Yet it is both complex and potentially controversial.Aid effectiveness: Would consolidation of international NGOs increase efficiency and effectiveness, or would it create larger organisations with the same persistent challenges?Localisation of aid: Would mergers create space for the localisation of aid and empowerment of smaller organisations, or would it lead to the increased dominance of a few ‘mega-agencies’?Trust: Would consolidation demonstrate that international NGOs are sincere about increasing value for money and impact, or be seen as an attempt to grow market share?Relationship with the public: Would mergers threaten the affinity people have with particular organisations and brands, or present an opportunity for a new narrative and new understanding?This high-level debate on the benefits and risks of consolidating international NGOs is co-hosted by ODI and Mercy Corps.

NGOs have been central to efforts to improve the humanitarian system. Yet international NGOs are often criticised for a lack of coordination, destructive competition and unnecessary duplication – especially in ‘crowded’ and highly fragile contexts. Some have called for consolidation – reducing the number of international NGOs to increase efficiency and empower local and national organisations, particularly in protracted crises. This proposition warrants attention. Yet it is both complex and potentially controversial. Aid effectiveness: Would consolidation of international NGOs increase efficiency and effectiveness, or would it create larger organisations with the same persistent challenges? Localisation of aid: Would mergers create space for the localisation of aid and empowerment of smaller organisations, or would it lead to the increased dominance of a few ‘mega-agencies’? Trust: Would consolidation demonstrate that international NGOs are sincere about increasing value for money and impact, or be seen as an attempt to grow market share? Relationship with the public: Would mergers threaten the affinity people have with particular organisations and brands, or present an opportunity for a new narrative and new understanding? This high-level debate on the benefits and risks of consolidating international NGOs is co-hosted by ODI and Mercy Corps.

Merging international NGOs: would less be more?

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