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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. https://k4dd.ids.ac.uk/

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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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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 19h

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 5d

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 7d

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 9d

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 15d

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...

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 21d

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 22d

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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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 28d

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 29d

In Tanzania, access to electricity has grown from only 7% in 2011 to almost 38% in 2020.

But over 77% of energy supply comes from unclean biofuels.

As leaders gather for #AfricaClimateSummit2, we share some of our research on #CleanEnergy in Africa

Read all reports here👇
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Evidence to improve the impact of development & diplomacy policy & programmes.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · 29d

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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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Sep 5

Read more about the challenges of #AirPollution in #Ethiopia ahead of #ACS2 in the latest report by Emmanuel Onuoha Emole and Rupert Avis here ➡️
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Causes and Consequences of Air Pollution in Ethiopia

This report explores the factors contributing to air pollution in Ethiopia, and the effects on health, the economy, society and politics.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Sep 5

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Sep 3

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Sep 2

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 28

Each report explores:

🚿 The sustainability of existing supplies

⚖️ Inequalities in access between communities

🗺️ The politics of shared, transboundary resources

🌦️ How climate change is intensifying pressures

Read and download them all here 👇
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Evidence to improve the impact of development & diplomacy policy & programmes.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 28

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 27

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 26

Find out in the latest rapid bibliography here 👇

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Water Resources in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

This report explores the sustainability of the Gulf Cooperation Council's water resources, focusing on United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 26

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.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 21

What technological cooperation frameworks exist between India, and Africa and high-income countries?💻

Devanik Saha explores here 👇
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Technological Cooperation Frameworks between India, Africa and High-Income nations

This K4DD report reviews the current status of technological co-operation between India and countries in Africa.

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 20

Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and engineering biology are reshaping our world at unprecedented speed.

So how can global governance keep up with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and manage these developments?🖥️

Read the latest report here 👇
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Multilateral Technology Governance

This repost presents governance mechanisms by technology, with a particular focus on governance of AI technologies.

Reposted by Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD)

Chris Porter @chris-por.bsky.social · Aug 18

Latest summary from Luke Kelly @k4dd.ids.ac.uk
and with thanks to Maysoon Dahab from @lshtm.bsky.social for guest editing.

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K4DD Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary July 2025

This monthly Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary aims to signpost FCDO and others to the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian action. It is structured around FCDO humanitaria...

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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 18

Technology transfer is essential for ensuring scientific and technological advances are accessible to those who need them most.

So how can the UK support tech transfer schemes to the least developed countries?

Aurin Huq explores here 👇
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What are the Key Challenges and Opportunities for UK-led Tech Transfer at LDCs

This report explores the challenges and opportunities for UK-led tech transfer in least developed countries (LDCs).

Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 14

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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Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) @k4dd.ids.ac.uk · Aug 13

What are the most effective ways of measuring or assessing #ClimateAdaptation and resilience in tropical forest settings?🎍

Kathryn Cheeseman explores👇
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#TropicalForest #REDD

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Measuring Adaptation and Resilience Outcomes in Tropical Forest Settings

This review explores how climate adaptation and resilience can be better assessed and measured to contribute towards improved outcomes