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Community Development
Community development is a process where individuals and groups collaborate to create a more inclusive society by addressing shared social and economic challenges. It empowers communities to take collective action, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities. Examples include investments in affordable housing, infrastructure such as roads, libraries, and parks, and initiatives that support local businesses and workforce development. Strong community development enhances economic resilience, social cohesion, and long-term value creation, influencing corporate and investment strategies.
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Doing better at doing good: Lessons from a Bayesian meta-analysis after 20 years of poverty graduation programs
This Bayesian meta-analysis of 49 Graduation studies reveals significant gains in household consumption, income, and assets. Programmes implemented since 2016 show an 87 per cent increase in benefit-cost ratios compared to earlier efforts. While larger transfers increase impacts, they do not necessarily improve cost-effectiveness over lower-cost interventions.
Banking on local places: Credit unions as engines of fairer local economies
This report examines credit unions as drivers for fairer local economies in the United Kingdom. It highlights financial exclusion, showing only two per cent of the population are members. Recommendations include empowering Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards and introducing a Fair Banking Act to increase affordable credit access and community reinvestment.
A World Bank Group strategy for engaging in fragility, conflict and violence affected settings (2026-2030)
This report outlines the World Bank Group 2026-2030 strategy for fragility, conflict, and violence-affected settings. It introduces four strategic shifts: anticipating risks, adopting differentiated approaches, unifying the jobs agenda, and enhancing operational toolkits. The strategy aims to scale impact through flagship initiatives and improved human resource practices.
Locally led adaptation in African communities: Insights from practice
This report examines practitioners' experiences of locally led adaptation (LLA) in Africa. It emphasises the necessity of social equity, the integration of indigenous knowledge, and the role of local institutions. It offers strategic recommendations for governments and funders to decentralise climate finance and support community-driven resilience initiatives effectively.
Immigration and macroeconomic outcomes in OECD countries
This report examines the macroeconomic impact of non-OECD immigration on OECD countries from 1990 to 2024. It finds that immigration, particularly high-skilled, significantly boosts labour productivity and GDP per worker by stimulating capital investment and innovation, contrasting with the negligible effects of native population growth.
Turning digital into impact: 10 UNDP country stories
This report details ten UNDP initiatives demonstrating how digital transformation drives social impact. Covering nations like Brazil, India, and Ukraine, it showcases human-centred technological investments that improve justice systems, healthcare delivery, and climate resilience. The findings emphasise that institutional change and trust-building are as critical as the technology itself.
First Nations co-ownership and equity participation in clean energy projects
This guide explores First Nations co-ownership in Australian clean energy projects. It details financial structures, including corporate models and quasi-equity arrangements. The report outlines benefits like economic empowerment and risks such as capital access barriers, providing case studies and negotiation strategies for First Nations communities.
How DFI private capital mobilisation can support local capital market development in Africa
This report examines how development finance institutions (DFIs) can mobilise private capital to strengthen African local capital markets. It details six key interventions, including anchoring issuances and technical assistance. It further provides a country classification framework to help DFIs prioritise engagement in markets with the greatest potential for scale.
IGF country profiles collection
The Country Profile Factsheets series, published by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides country-level analysis of mining sectors, mineral resources, critical minerals policies, investment conditions, governance and sustainability considerations. It supports comparative research into responsible mining, mineral supply chains and sector-related risks.
Making places better, together: The civic impact of Community Municipal Investments
This report examines Community Municipal Investments (CMIs), a mechanism for UK councils to raise capital from residents. Evidence from 19 councils and 309 investors demonstrates that CMIs create civic value, increase public trust, and offer financial savings of 29 basis points on average against the Public Works Loan Board.
State transformation for Plan México: A mission-oriented approach to delivering shared prosperity
Plan México outlines a mission-oriented strategy to achieve shared prosperity through state transformation. Addressing structural constraints like low investment and production polarisation, the report recommends aligning macroeconomic policy, coordinating development finance, and leveraging strategic procurement. It emphasises building public-sector capabilities and fostering community participation to drive sustainable, inclusive growth.
TRF Insights: Rising pressure, rising needs: A TrustLaw rapid member survey
This report examines the evolving legal needs of civil society organisations globally. Based on a rapid survey of TrustLaw members, it assesses the impact of funding cuts and restrictive regulations on non-profits and social enterprises, highlighting the growing demand for pro bono legal support.
Poverty and Inequality Platform
The Poverty and Inequality Platform is a World Bank tool providing interactive global data on poverty rates and income distribution. It offers harmonised datasets and inequality metrics essential for ESG analysis and emerging market risk assessment.
ROSI™ Real Estate: How Affordable Housing Providers Can Create Financial Value While Supporting Resident Stability
A research-based framework from NYU Stern that quantifies the financial value of sustainability in real estate, specifically showing how affordable housing providers improve financial performance by supporting resident stability.
Advancing rights-based and community-led conservation in Africa: Evidence, lessons, and recommendations
This research examines rights-based and community-led conservation in Africa, demonstrating that community management on lands under customary tenure is essential for biodiversity. It identifies key success factors, evaluates formal and informal initiatives, and provides recommendations for governments to integrate these approaches into national biodiversity strategies and financing plans.
Investment sector kaupapa Māori market scan
This baseline assessment examines kaupapa Māori within Aotearoa New Zealand’s investment sector. While 22 of 32 surveyed organisations view Māori values as critical, only five have formal frameworks. The report introduces three strategic Pou—Mātauranga, Ara Ake, and Te Haumi—to bridge the gap between intent and enduring practice.
