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Informal food markets in Zambia: perspectives from vendors, consumers and policymakers in Lusaka and Kitwe
… activities. Based on both qualitative and quantitative research, this discussion paper provides evidence on the current status, …
Publication, 01 October 2019
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Bridging the gap: how inclusive finance boosts access to off-grid energy
… — must therefore find new ways to attract more finance. Drawing on research in Nepal and Bangladesh, this briefing shows how policymakers, …
Publication, 01 February 2019
Tara Shine is photographed smiling next to boxes on which is written 'climate action'
Time to Shine: IIED appoint new trustee chair
… who has been a member of IIED’s board since 2014. “IIED’s action research and partnerships with organisations on the ground provide … policies are not viable while inequality prevails. Effective research and action are crucial as the pace of climate change becomes …
News, 05 December 2019
IIED appoints new chair
… policies are not viable while inequality prevails. Effective research and action are crucial as the pace of climate change becomes … transition to zero carbon, more resilient societies. IIED’s action research and partnerships with organisations on the ground provide …
News, 05 December 2019
Women harvesting vegetables in Shanggula village, Guangxi province, China, can share lessons on sustainable farming with the rest of the world (Photo: Simon Lim)
Nurturing the shoots of China's sustainable agriculture
… for other countries and contexts. The lessons emerging from IIED's research with Chinese scholars provide insights for researchers, … farmers to earn higher incomes in rural areas is the key. Our research found evidence that sustainable farming can boost incomes.   More resources should be devoted to 'participatory research' (ie integrally involving farmers) on sustainable agriculture, …
Insight, 23 March 2016
Ibadan, Nigeria, a city that has experienced devastating high winds and flooding (Photo: David Dodman/IIED)
How risk accumulates in African cities – and ways to break the cycle
… hazards on a daily basis.  Over the last two years, the Urban Africa: Research and Knowledge (Urban ARK) research programme  has shown that the actual events causing injury, … and local government officials from the very beginning of the research process to identify problems and the best way to investigate …
Insight, 30 January 2017
Headshot of Tom Mitchell with IIED logo in the top right corner.
IIED appoints new executive director
News, 04 April 2022
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How can Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments best impact policy and planning?: Lessons from Indonesia
… and variety of approaches of these assessments, there has been little research into which ones are most successful at raising awareness and informing adaptation planning and policy-making. This research looks at two different models, one that was deployed in the … different impacts upon decision-making and policy implementation. The research contributes to efforts to design more effective climate change …
Publication, 01 August 2015
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Ethiopia's climate diplomacy Part 3. Drawing conclusions and recommendations
… of Ethiopia, an LDC group core team member, has produced three research papers as material for a forthcoming IIED Briefing. Recognising … must be firmly rooted within the national interest, the three research papers look at: Understanding national engagement; …
Publication, 01 September 2016
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Innovations for equity and inclusion in smallholder payments for ecosystem services
… Shaping Sustainable Markets (SSM) initiative is seeking to bridge research and practice in the design of pro-poor PES schemes. On 21st … equity for smallholder PES. This summary report aims to inform future research and practice for IIED, its partners and other PES stakeholders. … to a ‘demand-pull’ approach to PES; and ways forward for research and practice. During the workshop, practical experiences from …
Publication, 01 July 2014