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"We believe that by providing robust and accessible information on progress at national level, Development Progress Stories will offer lessons for policymakers and support the evidence base for continued international engagement." ODI Director, Dr Alison Evans.

Introduction

As a part of the first phase of Development Progress, from 2009-2011, a series of case studies from twenty three countries were produced which explore episodes of progress across a range of sectors.  Synthesis of these reports is available as part of our Mapping Progress report.

Work on further case studies will be published in 2013 and 2014.

Policy Areas

Progress in agriculture and rural development is defined as sustained increases in output and productivity that contribute to improved food security and poverty reduction.

Progress in health is defined as equitable, substantial and sustainable improvements in access to, participation in and quality of health services, leading to improved physical, mental and social wellbeing of the population.

Progress in governance is defined as improved functioning of rule-governed arrangements, providing incentives for the state to act in ways that promote the wellbeing of the population.

Progress in education is defined as significant improvements in access to and quality of education at primary and/or secondary levels.

Progress in economic conditions is defined as sustained periods of inclusive growth and reductions in income poverty that allow poor and non-poor people to contribute to, and share in, the benefits of economic growth and development.

Progress in environmental conditions is defined as improved enabling conditions for environmental management and governance and more equitable and sustainable access to ecosystem services across four domains: atmosphere, land, water and biodiversity.

Progress in water, sanitation and hygiene is defined as sustainable and equitable improvements in the coverage, access and quality of water, sanitation and hygiene services.

Progress in social protection is defined as reduced vulnerability to shocks and stresses (such as production failure, hunger, chronic illness and age) through social protection delivery.