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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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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.

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October 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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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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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
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New briefing note 🚨

What makes land use and hashtag#ClimateChange programming deliver adaptation benefits? And what factors can lead to maladaptive outcomes for forests and forest-based communities?

Find out here ➡️ k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/wha...
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August 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Should governments regulate AI⁉️

In our latest blog, Kaitlin Ball explores the binding and non-binding agreements currently being developed and negotiated by UNESCO, OECD and the ITU.

What areas would you like to see protected by international policy? 💬

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June 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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AI continues to dominate global discussions.

Organisations like @unesco.org @oecd-ocde.bsky.social and the International Telecommunications Union are all working to develop principles of #AI use.

But what impact do these agreements have?

Kaitlin Ball explores here 👇
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June 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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How can health equity be incorporated into #GlobalHealth programmes?

Explore and download our resources on #HealthEquity here 🔗
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May 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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The #MENA Region is one of the most #water stressed regions in the world

So what measures can support sustainable water resource management and equitable access to water?

These reports explore water #sustainability across Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Yemen.

Download here 👇

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May 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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How can we better understand the crisis in #humanitarian sector, and identify where to go next?

Our recently updated resources spotlight some key resources for people within and outside of the humanitarian sector 👇

#HNPW
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March 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Keen to stay up-to-date with the latest #Mpox research?

Our summaries spotlight:

💉The latest in vaccine developments
🦠New epidemiological evidence
🔬Advances in diagnostics and treatment

Find all of our summaries by Sithandiwe Mujuru here 👇

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#GlobalHealth
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March 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The latest edition of the Humanitarian Evidence Newsletter is live🚨

This month, Freddie Carver, Director of @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social shares their top picks from Luke Kelly's #Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summaries 🧵
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March 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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How can humanitarian professionals best support people affected by armed conflicts and disasters?

This newly updated reading pack brings together some key #humanitarian texts, that cover emerging issues in the field.

Click here to read the full resource 📖
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February 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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MSMEs play a critical role in Kenya’s economy, but many struggle to access the financing they need to grow and expand.

So how can the financing potential for #MSMEs in #Kenya be unlocked?💰

Read the new report from Keir Macdonald at @ids.ac.uk here 👇

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February 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Keen to keep up with K4DD on all platforms?

Sign up to our email newsletter to get quarterly updates on our reports, blogs and events straight to your inbox 📬

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February 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Every month, we work with @hcrinstitute.bsky.social to release a summary of the latest #humanitarian evidence.

The summaries signpost the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian issues.

Click here to read the latest report 👇
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February 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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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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February 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM