Financial Sector
Private Investment in Agriculture: Why It's Essential, and What's Needed
This report from Oxfam explains why private investment is central to the future success of agricultural development.
The Morning After the Night Before: The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Developing World
This report from Christian Aid investigates the effects of the financial crisis on the developing world.
Ensuring Fragile States are not Left Behind: 2011 Report on Financial Resource Flows
This annual report from the OECD looks at international capital flows with a focus on what they mean for fragile states.
Inclusive Business Finance Field Guide 2012: A Handbook on Mobilizing Finance and Investments for MSMEs in Africa
This UNDP paper seeks to investigate and promote inclusive financing in Africa.
Does Financial Liberalisation Improve Access to Investment Finance in Developing Countries?
This paper takes a new look at the effects financial liberalization can have on investment financing in developing countries, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.
Financial Access and Stability: A Road Map for the Middle East and North Africa
In this book from the World Bank, the authors explore the links between financial stability and development in the MENA region.
Cereal Secrets:The World’s Largest Grain Traders and Global Agriculture
The world’s largest commodity traders have a significant impact on the modern agri-food system, this paper discusses their role and their impacts on both international agriculture and the development agenda.
Idealism, Realism and the Investment Climate in Developing Countries
This paper from IDS analyzes how the age old policy advice of improving the investment climate can be achieved in practice.
Microfinance's Latest Challenge: Cutting Back on Over-indebtedness Among Its Poorest Clients
This report discusses the state of microfinance, and the need to address the repayment issues faced by the poorest clients.
Africa Macro Insight and Strategy: African Election Map 2011/2012
This report from Standard Bank maps out the state of elections in Africa in an outlook for 2011 and 2012.
