International Development
RAND Europe works in the field of international development, but we are not an international development research institute in the traditional sense of the word. Our approach defines development as a set of challenges rather than a geographically boundaried and defined exercise. We draw on the experience and knowledge accumulated across OECD and low- and middle-income countries in addressing interlinked security, social and economic issues.
The challenge of international development requires thinking beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and RAND Europe excels in providing interdisciplinary expertise and policy-oriented perspectives. RAND Europe has a long history of developing innovative approaches and methodologies, which we are increasingly asked to apply to the complex problems facing policy-makers working in the field of international development.
Our current focus in international development is on:
- Evaluating investments in information and communications technologies (ICT), innovation, health and social protection
- Developing and supporting research and innovation policies and strategies
- Examining what works in promoting good governance
More information about each is available in the Filter by Topic section below.
Research Evaluating Development Investments
Evaluating Development Investments
A key area of our international development research includes evaluation work on investments in information and communications technologies (ICT), health and other areas.
Developing and Supporting Research and Innovation Policies and Strategies
Developing and Supporting Research and Innovation Policies and Strategies
Research and innovation can help developing countries advance both socially and economically. RAND Europe examines how to encourage the development of innovation policies and strategies especially in health care and technology.
Research on Promoting Good Governance
Promoting Good Governance
Economic and political policies and oversight can encourage developing countries to follow best practices in the financial sector and government. RAND Europe's research examines how best to promote efforts at good governance.
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