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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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Want to stay up to date with the latest evidence on #food and #agriculture?🌾

Our #Agrifood Summaries bring together the most relevant research and debates on agriculture and food systems in low- and middle-income countries🔍

Read the latest summary here👇

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K4DD Agrifood Evidence and Discourse Summary No.3
This Agrifood evidence summary signposts to the latest relevant evidence on the intersection on food and agriculture, from December 2025.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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What makes #CivilSociety networks effective in driving change?

Niranjan Nampoothiri from @ids.ac.uk explores, finding factors that create effective change include:

🗳️Democratic leadership
📚Peer learning
💰Long-term funding

Read the full report here 👇
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Role of Civil Society Networks in Advocacy and Social Accountability
This report explores effective civil society networks, and how such networks can improve advocacy and social accountability.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Water pollution has significant ramifications for the local environment, and impacts on human health 🚨

In this rapid evidence review, Rachel Cooper explores the impacts of #WaterPollution in low and middle-income countries.

Read here👇
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Water Pollution
This K4DD report explores the issue of water pollution and the impact on health in low- and middle-income countries.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Good governance is crucial to achieving sustainable development and economic growth. But are new innovative programmes in the governance sector as, or more, effective, than traditional approaches?

Iffat Idris explores in this rapid evidence review

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Innovative Programmes in the Governance Sector
This review gives examples of effective and innovative governance programmes, which move away from ‘traditional’ donor-driven approaches.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Our latest Conflict Evidence and Discourse Summary is now live 📬

This month's summary includes resources on:
➡️Gendered dimensions of violence in Gaza
➡️Reframing of security as 'strategic intimacy'
➡️The impact of return migrants in Vietnam

See all resources here 👇
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K4DD Conflict Evidence and Discourse Summaries
K4DD's summaries signpost anyone with an interest in conflict issues to the latest relevant evidence and discourse.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Can South-South cooperation offer a stronger alternative to traditional North-South development models?💡

In our latest report, Iffat Idris reviews examples of successful South-South development initiatives.

Click here to download 👇
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Benefits of South South Cooperation
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review explores the benefits of South-South cooperation, and the different approaches to cooperation.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Despite huge strides towards gender equality, it would still take an estimated 162 years to close the gender gap in political empowerment gender gap 🚨

So what interventions can be made to close this gap?

Siân Herbert explores here 👇

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Women and Girls’ Political Empowerment
This rapid literature review explores the approaches have been used to support girls’ and women political empowerment (WPE).
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December 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Misinformation and disinformation is growing globally. And young people are particularly vulnerable to mis- and dis-information.

So how can education counter the spread and impact of mis- and dis-information?

William Avis explores here 👇
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The Role of Education in Countering Mis- and Dis-Information in MENA
This rapid evidence review explores the role of education in countering mis- and dis-Information in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
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December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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What are the links between internal displacement and cross-border #migration in #Iraq?

Read the report by Brian Lucas here 👇
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Links Between Internal Displacement and Cross-Border Migration in Iraq
This report examines the theoretical and empirical links between internal displacement and cross-border migration in Iraq.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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And our report on Brazil’s Policy Priorities for International Development Assistance by Anna Raw here 👇

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Brazil’s Policy Priorities for International Development Assistance
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review aims to explore Brazil’s policy priorities for international development assistance.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Read our latest report on Systematic Barriers to Development in Brazil by Shreya Maliakal here
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Systematic Barriers to Development in Brazil
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review looks at the key systematic barriers in Brazil preventing human and economic development.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Under Lula’s third term, Brazil aims to become an inclusive and green high-income country, and a progressive force for shared global prosperity 🌎

But what systematic barriers does #Brazil face to its own economic development?
A photo of a Brazilian city, with lots of housing grouped close together. There are some trees in between the red brick housing, with energy pylons running between.
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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How are women and girls in the #Sahel region affected by #ClimateChange and environmental degradation?

Kathryn Cheeseman explores in this report 👇
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#COP30 #Brazil
The Impacts of Climate Change and Environmental Degradation on Women and Girls in the Sahel
This report explores the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on women and girls globally and in the Sahel.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Conservation tourism is a growing sector. But can it be an effective tool for protecting nature?🤳

Kathryn Cheeseman from @ids.ac.uk explores in our report 👇

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#Tourism #SustainableTourism #COP30
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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November 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Download the briefing note here 👇

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#COP30 #Forests #ClimateAdaptation
What Makes Land Use and Climate Change Programming Deliver Adaptation Benefits?
K4DD provides an overview of where land use and climate change programming can deliver adaptation benefits for forest-based communities.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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In this briefing note, Kathryn Cheeseman explores the factors that can lead to adaptation benefits or maladaptive outcomes.

Key takeaways:
👂 Indigenous narratives must be centred.
⚖️ Gender-responsive, justice-focused approaches improve climate results.
🤝 Locally led adaptation matters.
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Land use and climate change programming play a crucial role in supporting the sustainable management of natural resources.

Yet interventions can create maladaptive outcomes for forest-based communities, particularly when local knowledge, power dynamics and equity concerns are overlooked🚨
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Across Sierra Leone, some groups are at risk of being excluded from economic growth and transformation.

In this report, Izzy Birch explores which groups are vulnerable to exclusion across the country 👇
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November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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What barriers does #SierraLeone face to inclusive and sustainable economic growth?

Samir Alamad reviews here 👇
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#Sustainability #SustainableGrowth #COP30
Barriers to Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth in Sierra Leone
This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review examines the main barriers to inclusive, sustainable economic growth in Sierra Leone.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Almost 40% of people in Pakistan live in urban areas 🏢

As rural livelihoods are increasingly under threat from extreme weather events, droughts and flooding, #ClimateChange is driving this urbanisation.

Find out how in our report here ➡️
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Urbanisation Trends in Pakistan and Impact on Development Progress
This review explores urbanisation trends in Pakistan and the impacts on development, showing the positive potential of urbanisation.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Click here to download our report on Bioeconomy Development in Uganda 👇

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#COP30 #Bioeconomy #Sustainability
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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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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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On inclusive employment in #Jordan ➡️ k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/cha...
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