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  • The circular economy (CE) is a topic of growing interest, spurred by climate change and increasing recognition of the considerable costs of energy and materials waste, that reflect increasing stress on global environmental s…

  • As the Global South shifts towards increased manufacturing, the negative effects on climate change and environmental pollution raise serious concerns.

  • Global plastics waste is an issue of ever increasing urgency.

  • The global leather market is worth more than $270 billion annually, and provides an important and accessible source of manufacturing exports for countries in the Global South.

  • This publication outlines UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend for January to December 2023.

  • A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Mexico including UK SIN priorities and successes.

  • A systematic review of the literature on the impact of cash transfers on women’s employment and empowerment.

  • Mobile phones can help individuals access information, networks, and resources, allowing them to benefit both socially and economically.

  • Project studied the effectiveness of financial incentives for worker retention in a large ready made garment factory in Ethiopia.

  • In lower income countries, women tend to have lower labour supply and are more likely to work in informal jobs compared to men.

  • Globally, as of 2023, only 45% of women were employed, compared to 68% of men.

  • A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Thailand including UK SIN priorities and successes.

  • A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in the Philippines including UK SIN priorities and successes.

  • Local authority data for individuals on the Homes for Ukraine scheme, those under the Afghan resettlement Programme, and asylum seekers receiving support.

  • A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Colombia including UK SIN priorities and successes.

  • A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Indonesia including UK SIN priorities and successes.

  • This technical guide summarises some of the challenges facing development programmes, and suggested approaches for addressing these.

  • This report summarises evidence of what works in fragile and conflict-affected states to increase women’s economic empowerment.

  • This document summarises knowledge and learning from recent work done by the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) helpdesk.

  • This publication gives an overview of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend in calendar year 2022. It was updated with minor revisions in April 2024.