Seeing political settlements through the city: A framework for comparative analysis of urban transformation This article presents a new analytical framework for studying cities in the developing world based on the ‘political settlements’ approach. This approach is explored through three narrative ‘sketches’ of contemporary urban development in Eastern Africa.

Courting catastrophe? Humanitarian policy and practice in a changing climate This IDS Bulletin is a call for increasing engagement between humanitarian aid and adaptation interventions to support deliberate transformation of development pathways. Contributors argue that humanitarian interventions offer opportunities for a common agenda to drive transformational adaptation.

Zimbabwe’s changing urban landscape This Infrastructure and Cities for Economic Development (ICED) scoping report has been prepared for the DFID’s’ Zimbabwe country office to better understand urban trends and dynamics in Zimbabwe which can inform future urban programming.

Review of climate service needs and opportunities in Rwanda Review of climate service needs and opportunities in Rwanda

Climate change and rural institutions strengthening climate change adaptation in Zambia Climate change and rural institutions strengthening climate change adaptation in Zambia

Better Life Alliance in Zambia: Climate change mitigation as a co-benefit of improved landscape, agroforestry, soil, and fertilizer management Better Life Alliance in Zambia: Climate change mitigation as a co-benefit of improved landscape, agroforestry, soil, and fertilizer management

Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Program II: Efficiency gains in dairy production systems decrease GHG emission intensity Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Program II: Efficiency gains in dairy production systems decrease GHG emission intensity

Research note: Impact of climate change on livestock production in Zimbabwe Research note: Impact of climate change on livestock production in Zimbabwe

Mobilizing private finance: Unlocking the potential of Rwanda's businesses to drive climate change adaptation Mobilizing private finance: Unlocking the potential of Rwanda's businesses to drive climate change adaptation

Zambia climate action report Zambia climate action report

Becoming a climate-resilient green economy: planning for climate compatible development in Ethiopia Becoming a climate-resilient green economy: planning for climate compatible development in Ethiopia.

Climate resilient development: experience from an African capacity development programme Climate resilient development: experience from an African capacity development programme