The value of ODA research

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.

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. 

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".

Supporting Technological Innovation to Improve Financial Inclusion

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.