People living in poverty

This report from the Disability Inclusion Helpdesk (DI HD) highlights the benefits of prioritising gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) while working in the area of poverty reduction, trade and economic development, peace and…

This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) helpdesk is a rapid review that sets out how poverty, gender and inclusion are impacted by business environment reforms in middle-income countries.This review illustrates…

This policy paper highlights key messages from research focusing on universal cash transfers and social pension programmes from the ESRC-DFID Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation. It  is an output of the Impact Initiative for International…

This guidance document and tool describes practices that Nigerian States can adopt to develop and implement gender equitable and socially inclusive (GESI) budgets. It provides step-by-step directions and tools to make the task easier, alongside…

This resource from the from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme is literature review that looks at who are the bottom billion in Africa and which groups have the largest inequalities. The review explores who is most…

This evidence review explores the relationship between urbanisation and extreme poverty. It provides a high-level summary of measures to address extreme poverty in urban areas and to identify areas where further research could add value. The…

This resource looks at existing solutions aiming to advance gender equality in Nigeria and provides examples of policy options which can ease the constraints facing Nigerian women and girls.It focuses on the following areas:economic inclusionaccess…

This Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) rapid evidence review explores the drivers of gender-based violence (GBV) in migration across Latin America. It provides an overview of the factors influencing migration-related decisions,…

This poster is a low-literacy and disability friendly infographic, illustrating the process of survivors of gender-based violence seeking aid from judiciary and victim support systems. The posters include two scenarios and a flowchart explaining the…

This interactive website explains how the social protection systems protect people against poverty, increased vulnerability, and social exclusion through a combination of social assistance, social insurance, labour market practices and social care…

This policy brief provides an evidence review of literature focusing on the intersectional risks facing adolescents in the low- and middle-income countries due to climate change. The resource sets out practice in meaningfully including young people…

This resource aims to help poor people living in urban areas to understand climate change in simple and relatable ways. It explains what climate change is and how it impacts people differently depending on their socio-economic circumstances. It is…

This rapid literature review explores which community driven development (CDD) programmes have a clear focus or impact on indigenous people, ethnic minority groups or people with disabilities.It describes findings and lessons learned from selected…

This rapid literature review from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme summarises the key evidence on the impact of social inequalities and discrimination on vulnerability to crises. The review focuses on inequalities…

This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme is a rapid review summarising relevant analytical frameworks and good practice for analysing intersecting social inequalities in crisis settings. The focus is on…

This resource is part of a series of ‘poverty profiles’ by the Disability Inclusion Helpdesk (DI HD) focused on eight of the most marginalised group-based identities. It responds to the fact that global progress has not benefitted everyone equally,…

This resource is part of a series of ‘poverty profiles’ by the Disability Inclusion Helpdesk (DI HD) focused on eight of the most marginalised group-based identities. It responds to the fact that global progress has not benefitted everyone equally,…

This resource summarises evidence available on intersections between poverty and rates of intimate partner violence (IPV). It looks at how economic empowerment activities aimed at women impact the IPV rates and leads to both positive and negative…

This article examines the impact of a disability-inclusive intervention on learning outcomes for girls with disabilities in Kenya. It summarises the pre-existing circumstances and the project implemented by the non-governmental organisation. It…

This policy brief presents findings from a World Bank’s research programme focused on gendered dimensions of forced displacement and poverty. It looks at how poverty intersects with gender and forced displacement and outlines implications for policy…

This resource examines multidimensional poverty among displaced populations. It brings together three key issues: multidimensional poverty, forced displacement and gender. The analysis builds on the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) from Ethiopia…