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Discussion paper

Accountable Governance and Resilient Development: Thinking and acting for transformative change

01/02/2020

1 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

This iterative learning inquiry was undertaken to help development actors better understand formal and informal accountable governance structures in resilient development including how resilient development programming contributes to transformative and systems-level change. Four emerging themes were identified as part of the research: accountable governance; systems; transformative change; and partnerships. Between them they paint a picture of […]

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Research report

Unblocked Cash: Piloting Accelerated Cash Transfer Delivery in Vanuatu

31/10/2019

1 documents

53 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

Blockchain technology has seen increasing support in the aid sector as a means of delivering financial assistance in place of traditional in-kind support, especially among the unbanked. The technology has potential to address existing pain points of traditional cash and voucher assistance (CVA), now widely accepted as the most dignified and appropriate form of humanitarian […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Resilient Development Learning Package

17/10/2019

3 documents

68 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Keywords

resilient development, climate change, disasters, gender, learning

Overview

This document outlines the approach and activities that comprise Oxfam’s Resilient Development Learning Package. This package has been designed to enable Oxfam Resilience Advisors to deliver experiential and embodied learning events on resilient development for Oxfam Country Office staff and partners globally. Oxfam Australia, supported by Oxfam’s Resilience Knowledge Hub, developed this Learning Package to […]

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Research report

Transforming Harmful Gender Norms in Solomon Islands: A study of the Oxfam Safe Families Program

01/10/2019

1 documents

38 pages long

Languages: English

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This report outlines the findings from a qualitative study and process evaluation to assess the implementation of Oxfam’s Safe Families program in Solomon Islands. The study sought to understand the processes of shifting harmful social norms that drive family and sexual violence in Solomon Islands. It provides insights into the strict gendered norms and gendered […]

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Research report

Towards Economic Diversification in Timor-Leste

26/09/2019

1 documents

26 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

Since 2002, when Timor-Leste gained independence, the people of Timor-Leste have faced many challenges. Not least has been the question of how to build an economy which is inclusive – bringing benefits to all Timorese, including women and people with disabilities – sustainable – providing potential income and a solid economic and natural resource base […]

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Evaluation report

Gender Equality and Resilient Development: Evidence from Oxfam’s Resilient Development Portfolio

05/03/2019

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

Keywords

Resilience, gender equality, climate change, adaptation, disaster risk reduction

Overview

This Evidence Brief synthesises evidence of how Oxfam is working to support increased gender equality so that women and girls and other marginalised groups can be involved in shaping a more resilient future. It highlights how such efforts have improved resilient development outcomes for women and their communities, recognising that much work is still to […]

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Evaluation report

Using Community-Centred Approaches to Build Resilience at Scale

28/08/2018

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

This Evidence Brief synthesises evidence of how Oxfam is working to support community-centred approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, delivering outcomes for people who are at risk from disasters and climate change. It highlights how such efforts have improved accountability between communities and governments to achieve impacts beyond the local level, influencing […]

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Evaluation report

Using Climate and Disaster Risk Information to Build Resilience

28/08/2018

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

Climate and disaster risk information are important tools for resilient development. Combining such information with participatory analysis and planning can create effective early warning systems, and inform forward-looking decision making at household and community levels. Through its programmes, Oxfam has built links with government agencies and local non-government organizations (NGOs) to ensure that information related to […]

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Evaluation report

Building Resilience Through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

28/08/2018

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

Partnerships are at the core of Oxfam’s work to bring about sustainable and transformative change. Oxfam is working in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to build the resilience of poor women and men in the Asia-Pacific region. Investment in these partnerships is delivering positive impact, ensuring locally relevant and innovative approaches to […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

A Guide to Gender Impact Assessment for the Extractive Industries

01/01/2017

1 documents

Languages: English

Keywords

Extractives

Overview

This is the updated guide to gender impact assessment. A tool for the industry to ensure that women’s voices are meaningfully included in project decision-making.

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