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Greener, safer, more affordable and inclusive transport systems 

After seven years, the HVT (high volume transport) Applied Research Programme has closed, leaving a legacy of an extensive repository of new research supporting the development of transport in LMICs that is greener, safer and more accessible, affordable and inclusive.

Driving Africa-Led Solutions for Climate and Nature: Insights from the FCDO Research Roundtable

On 12 March 2025, FCDO and the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre facilitated a virtual research roundtable bringing together voices from across Africa and the UK to reflect on the research agenda for climate and nature across the continent.

Nine game-changing technologies you probably haven’t heard about

While artificial intelligence dominates tech headlines, the most transformative innovations for global development are quietly operating in the shadows. The Frontier Tech Hub's latest report: Beyond the Hype: Nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for International Development looks at overlooked breakthroughs that could reshape how we tackle climate change and sustainable development.

New Chief Scientific adviser joins FCDO 

Welcome to Professor Sir John Edmunds, who has joined FCDO as the successor to Professor Charlotte Watts, in the role of Chief Scientific Adviser and Director of Research and Evidence Directorate.

IGC introduces Transformational Change methodology 

In 2024, the International Growth Centre (IGC) launched their Transformational Change methodology: a renewed approach to understand how their work influences policy and to further evidence its impact.

Walking the talk on evidence use in policymaking: Reflections from the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre

April saw the launch of two calls for expressions of interest for the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) as part of our funding round on understanding evidence use in policymaking in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.