The value of ODA research
Over the past decades, UK-funded research has contributed to improving the lives of millions, achieved through years of research and collaboration across disciplines and countries.
We have compiled a collection of evidence to help strengthen the rationale for future investment in R&D for global development.
Public data sources from across our members
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Department of Health & Social Care
UK Research & Innovation
Cross-funder
- UKCDR Global impact of UK research – Success stories
- UKCDR UK-funded research on climate change and international development research – Case studies
Case studies demonstrating the impact of UK-funded research
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Health and climate change research impacts on policy and implementation
Health and climate change research through two multidisciplinary research initiatives has supported decision-makers to create policies for healthy and sustainable diets and household air pollution and informed implementation in Africa and India.
Case study
Future Climate for Africa: Future Resilience for African Cities and Lands (FRACTAL)
FRACTAL has supported the integration of climate change issues into the development and planning of cities in southern Africa and strengthened the capacity of researchers and city officials to access and co-produce climate information.
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Climate Science for Service Partnerships (CSSP) Brazil
Collaborative climate science conducted through the CSSP Brazil programme is leading to the development of climate services that can inform decision making both in Brazil and internationally.
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Between a rock and a wet place: exploring historical trajectories of exposure, governance and tenure to build resilience to multiple hazards in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Findings from this historical analysis of the drivers of disaster risk in Dominica have contributed to national and regional planning in the areas of disaster recovery and climate resilience.
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A community-centred approach to reduce stigma related to skin diseases
NIHR-funded researchers are working with communities on three continents to improve the patient journey and reduce stigma for people with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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Combating climate change with mobile and digital technologies
This article draws attention to the opportunities identified by a recent report on the role of mobile and digital technologies in addressing climate change.
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Opportunities and challenges for water and sanitation providers in the pandemic
Blog series on funding provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)