Dignity in development: Evidence and gaps in respecting people worldwide
The development sector proclaims that it values dignity. Yet it often breaks this promise, with people leaving encounters with charities...
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The development sector proclaims that it values dignity. Yet it often breaks this promise, with people leaving encounters with charities...
16 April 2025
14 April 2025
Watch now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbminon-7x8 Questions about rigour, validity and credibility are central concerns of all...
14 February 2024
26 January 2024
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
This paper reflects on the changes induced by modifications in the Rainforest Alliance certification system that require wage transparency from plantation owners, a comparison with the local living wage benchmark, and a wage improvement plan. The paper synthesises the findings of four case studies in Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, and Kenya, covering plantations of coffee, bananas, and tea.
17 July 2023
The RCT debate is often heated: it seems you can only either love or hate them. This seminar aims to spark a cooler discussion about the...
In this Centre for Development Impact (CDI) seminar we will launch the Special Issue in the European Journal of Development Research on...
27 March 2023
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
This CDI Practice Paper draws on comparative learning from applying three different types of process tracing in international development initiatives. It argues in favour of a ‘middle path’ of applying evidence tests and rubrics to structure evaluative judgements rather than formal Bayesian updating or looser forms of process tracing. It also calls attention to the potential added value of taking a participatory approach, offering practical recommendations for how to do this effectively.