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    Measuring governance: what guidance for aid policy?

    Overseas Development Institute, 2007
    Does governance matter? This paper explores the role of governance in aid effectiveness, pointing to policy recommendations (specifically with regards to Irish Aid) on how aid policy should be linked to governance in developing countries.
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    New actors in health financing: implications for a donor darling

    OECD Development Centre, 2006
    This policy brief, by the OECD Development Centre, examines trends in development finance, focusing on the emergence of new actors such as global funds, foundations and NGOs, who provide additional financial flows. The paper draws on the experience of Ghana’s health sector.
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    The resource curse: which institutions matter?

    Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2007
    Countries rich in natural resources on average grow more slowly than countries without such
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    Assessment of sustainability elements / key risk factors: practical guide

    Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2007
    The Guide is designed to be of practical use when identifying and documenting the effects, impacts and risks of a programme. Specifically, the guide is a supportive document for carrying out screening and assessment of the relevant sustainability elements/ key risk factors.
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    U.S. food aid: time to get it right

    Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, 2005
    This paper takes a critical look at food aid, particularly U.S. food aid. It argues that much U.S. food aid, especially non-emergency food aid, is not nearly as effective as it could be and some of it is unacceptable. The paper concludes by recommending fundamental changes to U.S. food aid practices and a stronger rules-based approach to food aid in the multilateral system. 
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    Management of Natural Resources Programme, Tanzania TAN-0092 : final evaluation

    Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2007
    This paper presents the findings of the final evaluation of the Management of Natural Resources Programme (MNRP) in Tanzania. The evaluation consisted of site visits to the programme’s eleven projects, interviews with project managers and beneficiaries, and a review of programme documents and other relevant literature.
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    Nam Theun trip 2 report and project update

    International Rivers Network, 2007
    This trip report provides information on the implementaiton of the Nam Theum 2 (NT2) agreement with respect to hydropower development in Laos. The report summarises the social and environmental impacts of the hydro project implemented by the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) and provides recommendations for resettlement and the restoration of livelihoods.
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    International organisations in Mindanao: to protect or not?

    Journal of Humanitarian Assistance, 2007
    This document explores issues surrounding protection and protection deficits from International Organisations (IOs) and International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs). Based on field research in Mindanao (Philippines), the paper focuses on why actions towards civilian protection vary so much and why some IOs and INGOs are more pro-active in protecting civilians than others.
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    Consolidating stability in Haiti

    International Crisis Group, 2007
    This document discusses the security challenges facing Haiti’s President, René Préval. It also looks at some of the successes and areas of weaknesses before putting forward recommendations to UN agencies, the international community, and the President and Government.
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    Aid effectiveness in middle income countries: lessons from Brazil?

    Overseas Development Institute, 2007
    Over the last few years, there has been renewed consideration of the position of middle-income countries (MICs) in the aid debate. This draft discussion paper draws on the Brazilian experience with Sector Wide Approaches (SWAps) to illustrate differences in the aid relationship in MICs and discusses implications for the understanding of aid effectiveness.

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