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Innovation in Africa
Innovation and private sector growth are vital to fostering wider economic development, yet are often overlooked in the industrial policy of many developing countries. In...
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
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- 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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A safe and secure West Africa
Having witnessed a great deal of conflict and civil unrest over the last few decades, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is now intent on realising a...
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Building better road networks
Road investment appraisal models are used to evaluate and optimise road networks. These models have been particularly important to developing countries – providing formal...
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Education-enhancing technologies
Universal primary education has been a UN global target for the past fifteen years. Research projects from The Open University have played a significant role in working...
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Elephants and local farms
In many parts of Africa, elephant numbers are on the rise. While a success for conservation, elephants often wander out of national parks and into nearby farmlands where...
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Low mobility in rural Africa
Transport and mobility are often considered essential ingredients for development, but limited means of transport disproportionally affecting certain groups in rural areas...
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Conserving marine environments
Coral reef ecosystems are core to the livelihoods of countless coastal communities. The destruction of these ecosystems by both climate change and human activity are having...
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Tackling climate change
Time is fast running out to effectively address the global challenge of climate change and reduce its impacts on the world. Research led by the University of...
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The peace-building process
Once a conflict has ended, peace-building is a critical phase in moving towards re-establishing political and social stability in a region. However, such negotiations can...