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International development

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    Britain’s role in UN peacekeeping operations

    Tuesday, 01 April, 2014

    • Insight
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Democratic Republic of Congo: a gathering momentum towards peace?

    Thursday, 20 March, 2014

    The Special Representative of UN Secretary-General on Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Martin Kohler – who is also the head of the UN mission, MONUSCO – has claimed that there is a “new momentum” behind efforts to stabilise the country. This note briefly surveys the DRC's current trajectory.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    The Central African Republic: a primer on the current crisis

    Wednesday, 19 February, 2014

    President Francois Bozize was overthrown in March 2013 by a rebel coalition called Seleka, which then installed its leader, Michael Djotodia, as the new president. However, the country remained in turmoil and ‘self-defence groups’ opposed to Seleka, called Anti-Balaka, took up arms. By late 2013, senior UN officials were warning the conflict had turned into one between the Muslim minority and the Christian majority. They said there was a real danger of genocide. While not disputing the seriousness of the crisis, many experts caution against over-simplified narratives of ‘Christian versus Muslim’ and question claims of possible genocide. Despite the arrival of French and African peacekeepers and the resignation of Michael Djotodia - recently replaced by an interim president, Catherine Samba-Panza, who heads an transitional government - violence continues in many parts of the country, with some now fearing de facto partition.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International law
  • Research Briefing

    Nigeria: MINT-ed?

    Thursday, 09 January, 2014

    Jim O’Neill, the economist who first coined the term ‘BRICS’ in 2001, has announced that Nigeria (along with Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey [acronym: MINT) could become one of the next emerging ‘economic giants’. Yet there remain grounds for wondering whether Mr O’Neill’s view is overly rose-tinted. In sharp contrast to him, some recent observers have been talking instead of possible ‘revolution’ or the ‘disintegration’ of Nigeria. Perhaps, like pre-1914 Russia, it is precariously teetering between all three options.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Economy
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    UK overseas aid expenditure

    Friday, 14 June, 2013

    This note describes how UK official development assistance (overseas aid) is distributed.

    • Research Briefing
    • International development
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    In brief: Malawi under President Joyce Banda

    Wednesday, 20 February, 2013

    Joyce Banda became Malawi's president in turbulent circumstances in April 2012 and since then has sought to build domestic support and win back previously alienated Western donors through an economic and political reform programme. While she has had some successes, there is currently growing public discontent about the economy and her political position is still vulnerable. Her prospects in the 2014 elections are uncertain.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Large-scale land acquisitions in developing countries – camouflage for ‘land grabbing’?

    Friday, 21 December, 2012

    Oxfam has launched a campaign on the issue of ‘land-grabbing’ – or what others would call ‘large-scale land acquisitions’ – in developing countries around the world, including by foreign governments or companies, with the World Bank primarily in its sights. This note is a brief introduction to the debate, current multilateral initiatives on the issue and the stance of the UK Government.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Civil law
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Pakistan in 2013

    Thursday, 06 December, 2012

    2013 will be another important year for Pakistan. Federal and provincial elections will be held during the first half of the year. If, as seems increasingly likely, the Pakistan People’s Party-led Government sees out its full term in office and hands over to a civilian successor, it will be the first time in Pakistan’s history that this has happened. But the political and economic situation remains highly volatile and unpredictable.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • Elections
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    In brief: deja vu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

    Friday, 23 November, 2012

    On 20 November, forces belonging to the March 23 (M23) armed group seized Goma, the main city in eastern DRC. This note briefly surveys the events of recent days and the many echoes of the past that they evoke. It also looks at the roles of Rwanda and Uganda, which is leading Western governments, including the UK, to review their aid programmes to both countries.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    Thursday, 22 November, 2012

    This note summarises the main features of the extractive industries transparency initiative and outlines the sphere of operations of the UK’s main mining companies.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Environment
    • International development
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    Sudan and South Sudan: All-out war?

    Friday, 27 April, 2012

    On 9 July 2011, South Sudan formally seceded from Sudan. But many issues remain unresolved and there has been an upsurge in conflict since then in Abyei, Blue Nile and South Kordofan - known as the 'Three Areas'. This note surveys the many challenges still facing the 'two Sudans'.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Economic situation
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Does Somali piracy have any ‘developmental effects’?

    Tuesday, 28 February, 2012

    There has been growing debate about where the spoils of Somali piracy have been going. How far are they helping to support the Islamist terrorist group al-Shabaab? Is some of the money going into the pockets of local politicians and businessmen with links to the pirates? Could a surprisingly large portion of the spoils be percolating through to ordinary Somalis? This note briefly surveys recent debates on the last two of these questions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Somalia: recent political, security and humanitarian developments

    Tuesday, 28 February, 2012

    This note surveys the military set-backs experienced by al-Shabaab since the beginning of 2011, the motives behind the current Kenyan incursion into southern Somalia, recent international efforts to promote a viable political process on the ground and the continuing food crisis in the country.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    CDC Group PLC (formerly the Commonwealth Development Corporation)

    Friday, 08 July, 2011

    This note describes the current purpose and structure of CDC, and discusses its financial performance and contribution to international development.

    • Research Briefing
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    The bilateral and multilateral aid reviews

    Wednesday, 13 April, 2011

    The bilateral and multilateral aid reviews establish priorities for the Department for International Development's aid expenditure to 2014/15. This note looks at the process and results of these reviews.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • International development
    • International organisations

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