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The Development and Economic Growth Research Programme – Impact
For a snapshot of what DEGRP research projects have achieved so far, take a look at FCDO's ‘impact at a glance’ summaries and longer case studies.
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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Reducing the Threat of Malaria
Efforts to control and eradicate malaria have focused on strengthening public health systems, increasing access to critical health services, and delivering life-saving medicines and resources.
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Understanding the Multidimensional Nature of Poverty
Understanding and measuring poverty better provides poverty reduction strategies with an evidence-based approach to meet the Sustainable Development Goals' pledge to "leave no one behind".
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Containing the West African Ebola outbreak
The 2014–2016 West African Ebola crisis was contained by combining biomedical interventions with social science intelligence, an approach that may hold the key to managing the current COVID-19 pandemic and future outbreaks.
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Livestock Vaccines: Supporting the Most Vulnerable
Protecting livestock from disease will benefit not just animals, but also the health and well being of the people who rely on them.
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Tackling HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Preventing infections, improving public health services, and testing new treatments have been critical to slowing the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Growing for growth: improving crops to meet demand for food
Cutting-edge research to improve the resilience, yield and nutritional value of crops is key to feeding a growing global population.
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Urban Futures: Orientating Policy Towards Sustainability, Resilience and Participation
Long-term research collaborations have introduced sustainability and participation into urban governance and shifted the focus towards safe and resilient urban futures.