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    Test, Test (Institute of Development Studies, 2024)
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  • Impact of Election Support Interventions to Prevent Violent Political Instability, Conflict or Atrocities 

    Idris, Iffat (Institute of Development Studies, 2024-02)
    This review examines the impact of electoral support interventions in preventing election-related violent political instability, conflict, and atrocities. Key findings indicate that security sector engagement and strengthening ...

  • Humanitarian Diplomacy Definitions and Approaches 

    Kelly, Luke (Institute of Development Studies, 2024-05)
    This rapid evidence review explores humanitarian diplomacy, acknowledging its varied definitions and approaches amidst a growing literature. It reveals the complexity of assessing success across different contexts and ...

  • Battery-operated Auto Rickshaws 

    Avis, William Robert (Institute of Development Studies, 2024-02)
    This rapid evidence review collates available evidence on whether battery-operated auto rickshaws in south Asia can run profitably on solar power. The evidence on this subject is nascent, context specific and influenced ...

  • Young People, Livelihood Building and the Transformation of African Agriculture: A Reality Check 

    Sumberg, James; Holland-Szyp, Carolina; Yeboah, Thomas; Oosterom, Marjoke; Crossouard, Barbara; Chamberlin, Jordan (Elsevier, 2024-04-16)
    Over a ten-year period, we, together with colleagues, have used qualitative and quantitative analysis to explore the dominant narratives and ‘conventional wisdom’ about young people and agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa ...

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