ODI [to 20 February 2016]
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News | 17 February 2016
Anti-migration policies do not stop people making the decision to migrate to Europe – new report
New research from the Overseas Development Institute suggests European anti-migration policies have limited impact on a migrant’s decision to embark on dangerous, lengthy and expensive journeys in search of a better life

Budget support to Uganda 1998-2012: a review
Briefing papers | February 2016 | Tim Williamson, Fiona Davies, Imran Aziz, Edward Hedger
This paper provides a critical appraisal of the suspended budget support programme in Uganda, highlighting important lessons for the donor community.

Climate resilience and financial services
Working and discussion papers | February 2016 | Anna Haworth, Camille Frandon-Martinez, Virginie Fayolle and Catherine Simonet
This BRACED working paper provides a high-level overview of the context and structure of the financial services sector in three BRACED countries; Ethiopia, Mali and Myanmar.

The political economy of voter engagement in Niger
Research reports and studies | February 2016 | Aoife McCullough, Abdoutan Harouna and Hamani Oumarou with Yaye Djingarey Zaratou Idi Mamadou, Maman Noura, Sadjo Aissa and Abdouramane Magagi Kabo
Based on research carried out in three regions of Niger, this briefing explores how political parties and candidates engage with Nigerien voters.

Collective action and the deployment of teachers in Niger: a political economy analysis
Research reports and studies | February 2016 | Clare Cummings and Ali Bako M. Tahirou with Hamissou Rhissa, Falmata Hamed, Hamadou Goumey, and Idi Mahamadou Mamane Noura
This briefing paper explores causes of inequitable teacher deployment in Niger and asks whether collective action might be the solution.

What is impact?
Working and discussion papers | February 2016 | Simon Hearn and Anne Buffardi
How ‘impact’ is defined and used has a significant effect on the design, management and evaluation of development programmes.