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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD)
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K4DD supports the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and other UK Gov. departments with learning and evidence to improve the impact of development and diplomacy policy and programmes.
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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Feb 10
We’re K4DD – the Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy programme.

We deliver rapid research reviews on pressing and emerging issues in #SustainableDevelopment and #Diplomacy.

Explore our website to read our reports, blogs, and more! 📖

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Uganda has an evolving bioeconomy landscape, with promising innovations like reusing banana fibres, cassava end-waste and soldier fly protein for bioeconomy sources.

But challenges remain - including poor storage and limited certification systems.

How can Uganda harness it's #bioeconomy potential?
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Are you signed up to our K4DD InFocus newsletter?📬

It’s the easiest way to stay updated on emerging issues in International Development and Diplomacy.

👉 Sign up now - the latest edition will be sent out next week!

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October 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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What challenges and opportunities do people with disabilities face in Jordan, and across the #MENA region?

Read our latest reports by William Avis here👇

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Challenges and Limitations to Entering the Workforce in Jordan for People with Disabilities
This rapid evidence review explores the challenges to entering the workplace in Jordan for people with disabilities.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Sustainable tourism initiatives provides economic benefit to local people.

So what policies should be put in place to develop a #sustainable tourism sector that conserves biodiversity and respects local culture and values?

Kathryn Cheeseman @ids.ac.uk explores here👇

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Tourism as a Driver for Nature Protection
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review explores the potential of tourism to protect nature or restore natural lands.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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How can public and private actors collaborate effectively on #climate adaptation?

This report by Keir MacDonald from @ids.ac.uk explores governance models that balance accountability and equity to build resilience in the face of climate risks.

Read here 👇

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Governance Arrangements for Public-Private Collaboration in Climate Adaptation
This report explores the impacts of private sector partnership in climate adaptation, and effective accompanying governance structures.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Wetlands provide a key role in #Uganda's climate and water cycles but they continue agricultural and industrial developments continue to degrade the wetlands.

How can the degradation of these wetlands be prevented?

Kathryn Cheeseman from @ids.ac.uk explores here👇

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Barriers and Opportunities for Wetland Conservation in Uganda
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review explores the main drivers of wetland degradation in Uganda, and tools for conserving the wetlands.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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How have social protection programmes in #Pakistan built resilience to unexpected shocks?

This rapid evidence review by Iffat Idris from @gsdrc.org explores 👇

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Social Protection and Resilience in Pakistan
This review looks at the effectiveness of Benazir Income Support Programme in building resilience among the chronic and transient poor in Pakistan.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Social protection programmes can strengthen the agency of #RuralWomen

Studies show that when women have control over resources, equal pay, and access to skills training, social protection becomes a tool for empowerment.

Read here 👇
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Pathways to Increase Rural Women’s Agency Within Social Protection Programmes
This report reviews how social protection programmes can address various dimensions of poverty and wellbeing that rural women face.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Does private finance hold the potential to fund adaptation and resilience programmes?

Emelien Devos explores the challenges and opportunities for mobilising private finance for disaster resilience here 👇

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Mobilising Private Finance for Resilient Infrastructure
This review discusses approaches of mobilising private finance in the infrastructure sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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How does #ClimateChange affect security and peace?

Kathryn Cheeseman explores the impacts of climate change on state fragility, peace and security here 👇

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Approaches to State Fragility and Climate Security
This report reviews different approaches to climate-informed policymaking in fragile and conflict-affected states.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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How have politics changed in #Niger in the aftermath of the July 2023 coup?

Researchers Joost Fontein and Nele Van Doninck explore here 👇
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Politics in Niger after the 2023 Coup
This rapid evidence review explores the politics and political economy of Niger after the 2023 coup.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Does the amount and distribution of expertise within an organisation affect its performance? 📊

Read the new review by Izzy Birch here to find out!👇

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Distribution of Expertise and Organisational Performance
This annotated bibliography considers the relationship between the amount and distribution of expertise in an organisation and its performance.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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What impacts do #TradeUnions have on international development outcomes?

New research by Niranjan Nampoothiri explores here👇
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Role of Trade Unions in International Development and Diplomacy
This K4DD rapid evidence review explores the role of trade unions in international development and diplomacy.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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What impact do civil society organisations have on development in #LMICs?

The latest rapid evidence review by Robin Richards explores here 👇

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Informal Civil Society Organisations in Low and Middle-Income Countries and their Contribution to Development
This Rapid Evidence Review explores the role of informal civil society organisations to development in low- and middle-income countries.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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How can #Nigeria address the demand for affordable housing?

Can local sustainable materials help to address the gaps in infrastructure development?

Find out in our latest blog by Robin Richards here 👇
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Priorities for Affordable Housing in Nigeria
Increasing the supply of affordable housing in Nigeria is a government priority. Affordable housing refers to housing that can be owned by income groups categorised...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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The need for social protection in crisis situations is increasingly recognised.

But what impact does social protection have in post-conflict settings?

Brigitte Rohwerder from @ids.ac.uk explores here 👇
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Post-Conflict Social Protection Support
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review synthesises available evidence on the use of social protection systems in post-conflict contexts.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Nigeria needs to build 700,000 housing units annually to keep up with demand.

But only 10% of this is met each year.

In our latest blog, Robin Richards explores the priorities for building affordable homes - and how sustainable materials could help meet demand 👇

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September 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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What potential does Uganda have to build a sustainable bioeconomy?🌱

Across the country, innovative examples are emerging - including turning banana fibres and cassava by-products into new resources.

Read more in the rapid evidence review by Kathryn Cheeseman here 👇
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Bioeconomy Development in Uganda
This report explores the current state of bioeconomy development in Uganda, reviewing recent policies, activities and gaps in knowledge.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Clean energy is central to Africa’s climate and development future – but each country’s path looks very different.

⚡90% of Kenya's electricity comes from renewable sources

🔥But in Botswana, 95% of energy comes from coal, despite world-class solar potential.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Air pollution causes an estimated 76,000 deaths in Ethiopia, each year 🚨

Economic losses from the consequences of air pollution add up to US$8 billion per year - 4% of the national budget.
September 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Our latest Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary is live 📢

Topics in this month's summary include: the effect of sanctions on mortality rates, reflections on localisation efforts, and a sobering report on the death toll in Gaza.

Read here 👇
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K4DD Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary No.14
This summary signposts the latest relevant research outputs on humanitarian evidence and discourse for the month of July 2025.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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How effective is the African Union at preventing conflict?🕊️

A new report finds mixed results - but most interventions helped prevent or de-escalate violence, backed by AU legitimacy and a strong peace & security framework.

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Effectiveness of the African Union in Conflict Response
This review explores the effectiveness of the African Union in responding to conflict through the African Peace and Security Architecture.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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This #WorldWaterWeek, we turn our attention to one of the most water-stressed regions in the world: the Middle East & North Africa

We've published reports on water sustainability in Yemen, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon and the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.
August 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Yemen is one of the world’s most water-stressed nations.

Plus, the effects of water scarcity have been exacerbated by conflict, and affect women and girls, rural communities and poorer households more.

Read about Yemen’s water sustainability here👇
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The Sustainability of Yemen’s Water Resources
Yemen is one of the world's most water-stressed nations. This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review explores the sustainability of water resources in the country.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Gulf Cooperation Council countries sit in one of the world's most arid regions.

Economic development in this region has placed pressure on the largely non-renewable groundwater resources.

So what are the main challenges to sustainable water use, and how can resources be managed effectively?
Development in these countries has placed immense pressure on limited, and largely non-renewable, groundwater supplies.
August 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM