ODI [to 30 January 2016]

ODI [to 30 January 2016]
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Research Reports
Accelerating access to electricity in Africa with off-grid solar
Research reports and studies | January 2016 | Andrew Scott, Johanna Diecker, Kat Harrison, Charlie Miller, James Ryan Hogarth and Susie Wheeldon
An assessment of the impact of solar household systems and the market and policy environment for the growth of the solar off-grid market in sub-Saharan Africa.

Unlocking resilience through autonomous innovation
Working and discussion papers | January 2016 | Aditya Bahadur and Julian Doczi
This paper looks at autonomous, local, approaches to innovation which can be implemented to reduce people’s vulnerability to natural, social and political shocks.

The European Union’s Global Strategy: sustainable development and EU external action
Working and discussion papers | January 2016 | Mikaela Gavas, Christine Hackenesch, Svea Koch, James Mackie and Simon Maxwell
This briefing note addresses the challenges and opportunities related to the drafting of the European Union (EU) Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy.

Neutrality and solidarity in Nordic humanitarian action
Working and discussion papers | January 2016 | Carl Marklund
Although small, the Nordic countries have historically had a large and distinctive impact on humanitarian action.

China’s balancing act
Research reports and studies | January 2016 | Phyllis Papadavid
This report examines the impact of the internationalisation of the renminbi (RMB) on the global economy.