About the GDRC:
Publications: Documents and Reports

GDRC aims to help users understand where their work fits in within larger development processes, and how to make the best use of available information. This is done by facilitating the localization, contextualization and customization of available information.

Understanding the user's context, scale and need

Information (and the environment within which that information exists) being provided to the user should enable the user to:

1. localize it - i.e. scale it down to the level that it will be used.
2. contextualize it - i.e. link it to the situation that in which it will be used
3. customize it - i.e. manage it to satisfy the need for such information

... in essence, adding a layer of information to knowledge already possessed by the user. This is why most of GDRC's outputs are in the form of short documents that are less than 10 pages each, many simply a check list of issues, statistics or a definition.

The issues of information presentation and dissemination are themselves actively studied and pursued in the GDRC Learning Lab. In particular, many of the lessons learnt in developing GDRC's publications and research outputs are crystallized in a series of short write-ups developed as a part of the GDRC Programme on information design.

The publications produced by GDRC are also largely influenced by its Capacity Building Policy, which outlines how and to whom the information is developed and delivered. Also see:

Each programme/sub-programme page has a "Highlights of GDRC Research" box that contains links to documents or a collection of documents prepared by that programme. Explore further below (click on the Programme title for the list of publications under that programme, click again to collapse the list):

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Outputs of research programmes under the Environment Sphere

Environmental Decision-Making  → Inside-Looking-Out and Outside-Looking-In: Perspectives in Environmental Management Policy Tools Series E-234 "Thinking" Models in Environmental Decision-Making Policy Tools Series C-097 Co-Creation in Environmental Decision-Making: Collaborative Pathways for Inclusive Sustainability Policy Tools Series C-116 Mapping Stakeholder Relationships: An Analysis Tool for Effective Decision-Making Policy Tools Series C-029 Three Dimensions of Effective Environmental Decision-Making: Localization, Customization, and Contextualization Concept Note Series C-096 Evaluating Programme Performance: The Lack-Gap-Mismatch Analysis Tool Policy Tools Series E-201 Framework for Climate Action: The GET Matrix for Climate Change Policies Policy Tools Series C-084 Environmental Decision-makng Criteria for Technology Selection Policy Analysis Series E-188. November 2022 Community Groups and Planning Action: The Need for Citizen's Participation in Decision Making Case Study Series E-147. August 2022 Intrapolation and Extrapolation: The dilemma of Global Policy-Making Policy Analysis Series E-133. Green Skills for Environmental Decision Making Policy Tools Series C-093 Sustainable Development Goals: Environmental Policy Patterns for Local Action Policy Analysis Series E-107.March 2020 Introduction: Environmental Decision-Making Concept Note Series E-001. June 2015 Information for Decision-making Policy Analysis Series E-002. March 2015 The Decision-Making Pyramid Policy Analysis Series E-003. April 2015 Skills for Environmental Decision Making Policy Analysis Series E-004. June 2015 To do or Not to do: Facilitating Decision-Making for Sustainable Building and Construction Management Tools Series E-005. June 2015 GDRC and Environmental Decision-Making Continuing Research Series E-006. March 2015 One-Pager: Dressing up Nature to Restore Our Ecosystems One Pager Series C-068. GDRC Portal Documents GDRC and Environmental Decision-Making GDRC Portal Series F-101 Environmental Decision-Making Tool: The GET Matrix GDRC Portal Series F-102 Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and Lifestyles: From Global Goals to Personal Decisions GDRC Portal Series F-103 Go to the programme pages of Environmental Decision-Making Sustainable Development  → Environmental Education and Universities in Japan: ISO14001 and EMS as a Catalyzing Force Policy Analysis Series E-134. Outside Looking in: External Stakeholders fostering innovative communities [Slideshow] Continuing Research Series E-121. Another problem to worry about: Environmental Security Concept Note Series C-023. The Seven Triads of Sustainability Concept Note Series E-007. Sustainable Development Concepts Concept Note Series E-008. Causes of Poverty Continuing Research Series C-101 Defining Innovative Communities Concept Note Series E-179. Criticality of Local Knowledge Concept Note Series E-180. Elements of "Innovative Communities" Concept Note Series E-181 Slide Show: Outside Looking in: External Stakeholders fostering innovative communities Continuing Research Series E-121 Concepts related to Innovative Communities Concept Note Series E-182 Economic, Social and Cultural Right (ESCR) rights and Peace Viewpoint Series E-189 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The EDI Concept in the Context of Peace Viewpoint Series E-187 GDRC and Peace Explainer Healthy Cities: Lifestyles, Interactions and Well-being Concept Note Series E-203 Creating Livable Urban Spaces: Fostering Active Life Choices Policy Analysis Series C-020. Sustainable Development: Healthy Cities and the Concept of a 15-minute City Explainer Series C-077. 17 Goals, 17 Steps: Actions to Operationalize the Sustainable Development Goals Concept Note series E-115. �The Sustainable Development Goals: Environmental Policy Patterns for Local Action�E/a> Journal of Environmental Policy and Administration, Vol. 12, 2018, Pp. 123-148 �Localization of the SDGs: Role of Local Governments�E/a> Bullein of the Yokohama City University 2019, Vol.70 No. 2 , Pp. 335-351 Go to the programme pages of Sustainable Development Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands  → Sustainable Development Goals: SDGs and their Impact on Oceans, Coasts, and Small Islands Concept Note Series E-215 Navigating the Blue Challenges: Sustainable Ocean Management in Taiwan Policy Analysis Series C-076. Land-Sea Interfaces: A Lexicon of Coastal Ecosystems Concept Note Series E-208 The Blue Economy: Converging on the Waves Policy Analysis Series E-183. Eight Dimensions of the Blue Economy: Managing Oceans for a Sustainable Future Explainer Series. C-091 Message in a Bottle: Managing the World's Oceans Policy Analysis Series E-131. January 2022 Blue Carbon: The Role of Coastal Ecosystems in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Policy Analysis Series E-198. July 2023. The Environmental Primacy of Small Islands: Island Development Policies of Japan Case Study Series Ee-010. February 2015 Coastal Area Management: The CAM Continuum Policy Analysis Series E-011. January 2022 Importance of Community Networking to Preserve Rivers Case Study Series E-012. June 2915 Multilateral Agreements and Oceans Continuing Research Series E-177. 10 Things you Need to Know of Small Island Developing States Concept Note Series E-013. June 2015 State of Oceans: A Critical Assessment Concept Note Series C-085 State of Coasts: A Critical Assessment Concept Note Series C-086 State of Small Islands: A Critical Assessment Concept Note Series C-087 10 Things you Need to Know about Oceans Concept Note Series C-088 10 Things you Need to Know about Coasts Concept Note Series C-089 10 Things you Need to Know about Small Islands Concept Note Series C-090 Go to the programme pages of Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands

Outputs of research programmes under the Urban Sphere

Urban Environmental Management  → Urban Environmental Management: Concepts, Frameworks, and Practice Concept Note Series E-259 Cities in Japan: A Card-Based Exploration of Urban Planning and Development Continuing Research Series E-258 Demographic Rebalancing and Spatial Restructuring in Japan: The I-turn, U-turn, and L-turn Migration Dynamics Continuing Research Series C-119 Frameworks for Effective Impact Assessment: Tools, Methodologies, Techniques Sourcebook Series C- 078 The Ecological Footprint of Cities: Innovations For Greater Sustainability Policy Analysis Series E-199. Cities as Brands: Osaka City in Japan Reinvents itself Case Study Series E-149. May 2023. MEAs and Local Governments: Urban Areas at the Forefront of Environmental Change Continuing Research Series E-176. November 2022 Environmentally Sensitive Buildings in the Tropics: Design Ideas for Passive Cooling Emerging Trends Series E-191. June 2010 (Updated March 2023) Cities and Desertification: The Long Arm of Urban Areas Concept Note Series E-172.October 2022 Urban EMS in Japan: The ISO 14001 Initiatives of Public Authorities in Japan Case Study Series E-166. September 2022 Net Zero Waste: A Pathway to Sustainable Cities Concept Note Series C-062 Urban Planning and Development: A Japanese Flavour Case Study Series E-145. July 2022. Diversity and Homogeneity: Fostering Innovativeness in Local Environmental Management Concept Note Series E-173. Rethinking Port Areas: Japan's Minato Mirai 21 Case Study Series E-162.. Challenges in Strengthening Global-Local Linkages Concept Note Series E-175. November 2022 Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems: Issues for Urban Environmental Management Concept Note Series E-143. June 2022 Capacity Building for Urban Management: Defining the Concept. Concept Note Series E-254   @ Urban Capacity Building Building Capacity for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Policy Tools Series C-092   @ Urban Capacity Building Urban Capacity Building Framework: A Diagnostic Tool for Strengthening Urban Governance Policy Tools Series C-114   @ Urban Capacity Building Environmental Vulnerability and Disaster Risk Reduction Concept Note Series E-139. Information and Urban Environments Continuing Research Series E-130 Pre- and Post-Disaster Management: Environmental Management Tools to Reduce Disaster Risks Management Tools Series E-118. ISO 14001: A step-by-step guide for Cities Concept Note Series E-167. Cities are Not Cities: Importance of Developing Urban Environmental Management Systems Concept Note Series E-126. Cities and Urban Vulnerability in the Context of Urban Environmental Management Concept Note Series E-125. A Framework for Compiling Baseline Data to Develop a Tyre Reuse and Recycling System Data Trends Series E-116. Networking for Urban Environments Continuing Research Series E-111 Multistakeholder Initiatives in Waste Management: Examples from Japan Case Study Series E-041. April 2020 Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs) and the Urban Arena: Implications for Global Environmental Processes Continuing Research Series E-014. April 2015 Cities,EMS and Everything: Putting up a green front Continuing Research Series E-015. March 2015. Introduction to Networking among Cities Concept Note Series E-016. April 2015 TRIALOGUE: Climate Change, Biodiversity and Desertification Continuing Research Series E-017. June 2015. Environment and Disasters: Risk Reduction, focussing on pre-disaster prevention and mitigation Continuing Research Series E-018. June 2015 Disaster Management: A Role for the Private Sector Policy Analysis Series E-019. March 2015. Idea Bank: Japanese Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Case Study Series E-020. January 2015 Introduction to Environment and Disasters Concept Note Series E-021. April 2015 Cyclical Interlinkages of disasters and the Environment Concept Note Series E-022. June 2015. The Indian Ocean Tsunami and its Environmental Impacts Case Study Series E-023. June 2015 A sample of the cyclical interrelationships of disasters and the environment Case Study Series E-024. June 2015. The Precautionary Principle and CBDM Concept Note Series E-025. June 2015. An Overview of Tools for Integrating Environment Management and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Tools Series E-101. April 2015. Environmental Education: Creating an environment to educate about the environment Continuing Research Series E-027. June 2015. Back to the Drawing Board: A Sustainability Toolbox for Green COnstruction Management Tools Series E-028. June 2015 What is a green or sustainable building? Concept Note Series E-029. June 2015. Introduction to Green Construction Concept Note Series E-030. June 2015. Architecture and Green Construction Concept Note Series E-031. June 2015. Greenhouse Gas Mitigation for Energy Efficiency Policy Analysis Series E-032. June 2015. Looking at the Big Picture: Life Cycle Thinking for the Building and Construction Sector Emerging Trends Series E-033. June 2015. Defining Squatter Settlements Concept Note Series E-036. April 2022. Greener Construction: Everyone has a role to play Policy Analysis Series E-034. June 2015. A Decision Support Tool for Sustainable Building and Construction: The GET Matrix Management Tools Series E-035. June 2015. Defining Squatter Settlements Concept Note Series E-036. April 2015. Field Observation: Squatter Settlements Concept Note Series E-150. April 2022. Waste Management Fact Sheet Solid Waste Management Framework Policy Analysis Series E-038, March 2015 Urban Development and urban poverty Concept Note Series E-151. April 2022. Waste Management and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Policy Analysis Series E-039. June 2015 An Urban Waste Management Continuum: From Disposal to Minimization Emerging Trends Series E-040. June 2015 Urban Slums: The Sites and Services Approach Concept Note Series E-152. April 2022. Examples of Waste Management in Japan (1997-2001) Case Study Series E-041. June 2015 Intrapolating Global Agreements on Water: A Policy Matrix for Demand Management Policy Analysis Series E-042. July 2020. Homelessness - an Issue Concept Note Series E-153. April 2022. 7+1 Models of Urban EMSs: Bringing it all Together Concept Note Series E-168. An Integrated Urban Water Strategy Policy Analysis Series E-043. June 2015. Thinking Beyond the Water Can: From Consumption to Conservation Concept Note Series E-044. June 2015 Understanding the 3R Concept Policy Analysis Series E-026. June 2015. The 3R Concept and Waste Minimization Concept Note Series E-093. June 2015. Environmental Management and Community Participation: Enhancing Local Programmes Concept Note Series E-169. Support Systems for EMS Development and Implementation [Slide show] Concept Note Series E-170 Understanding Urban Squatter Settlement Development Processes: Some observations from Bengaluru, India Concept Note Series E-154. April 2022. Prerequisites and Barriers to Implementing 3R Policies Concept Note Series E-094. March 2015. Components of a Sound 3R Policy Policy Analysis Series E-095. April 2015. Directions for a 3R Future Policy Analysis Series E-096. April 2015. Moving towards a Circular Economy: More than Just 3Rs! Concept Note Series E-097. January 2021. Material Efficiency and 3R Objectives Concept Note Series E-098. June 2015. Inspiring Ideas from Japan's 3R Initiative Case Study Series E-099. May 2015. Info-Sheets: Little Bits of EMS, Make an ISO 14001 Continuing Research Series E-104. September 2015. Sustainability Dimensions of Transport Systems Concept Note Series E-113. November 2015. Lexicon of Sustainable Transportation Management Tools Series E-242 The Backbone of Urban Asia: A Policy Framework for Integrating Informal Transport Policy Analysis Series E-243 Go to the programme pages of Urban Environmental Management Urban Governance  → Attributes of Urban Governance: An Operational Framework Policy Analysis Series E-269 Smart Cities for Sustainable Development: A Policy Framework for Developing Countries Policy Analysis Series E-122 Smart Cities Lexicon Continuing Research Series E-204 Local Government Policies towards Smart Cities in the Asia Pacific Region Case Study Series E-206 ISO 37106: A New Smart City Certification Initiative One Pager Series C-019 Pokemon Go and Cities: Using the Augmented Reality Game to understand Urban Settings Case Study Series C-058 Definitions of a 15-minute City: Laying Out the Boundaries Concept Note Series C-024 15-minutes of ... : Walkable and Bikeable Cities Concept Note Series C-032 15-minute City - Related Concepts: Inspirations for the Idea Concept Note Series C-038 The 15-minute City: Organic and Planned Processes of Development Concept Note Series C-043 15-minutes of everything: Lessons from Kobe, Japan Case Study Series C-035 Understanding Urban Rewilding: Some Definitions Concept Note Series C-036 Understanding Urban Rewilding: Some Definitions Concept Note Series C-036 Goals of Urban Rewilding: Getting it right Concept Note Series C-040 Urban Rewilding: Steps to Implement Urban Rewilding Projects Concept Note Series C-033 Urban Rewilding and Reducing Climate Risks: Back to Basics Policy Analysis Series C-030 Urban Rewilding: Examples of Cities Implementing Rewilding Projects Case Study Series C-025 Urban Rewilding in Developing Cities: The Multiplier Effects Policy Analysis Series C-041 Bioswales in Urban Rewilding Concept Note Series E-248 Wilderness and the Urban Fabric: Ecosystem Restoration and Urban Rewilding Concept Note Series C-102 Reducing Floods and Recharging Groundwater Reservoirs: The Concept of "Sponge Cities" Policy Analysis Series C-025 Introductory Note on Urban Rewilding One-Pager Series C-080 Bioswales in Urban Rewilding One-Pager Series E-248 Rewilding and Urban Biodiversity One-Pager Series C-123 A Return to Nature: The Miyawaki Method One-Pager Series C-031 Nature Restoration and Rewilding One-Pager Series C-064 Dressing up Nature to Restore Our Ecosystems One-Pager Series C-068 Urban Rewilding as a Nature-Based Solution One-Pager Series C-124 Urban Rewilding: Restoring Nature to Strengthen Urban Resilience One-Pager Series C-125 Gabion dams and Rewilding One-Pager Series C-065 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 15-minute cities and compact cities: Are they the same? Policy Analysis Series C-41 15-Minute Cities under Debate: Challenges and Pathways to Sustainability Explainer Series E-236 15-minute cities and compact cities: Are they the same? Explainer Series C-022 E-Governance: Urban Management through Technology Concept Note Series C-042 Four Kinds of E-Governance: A Stakeholder Analysis Concept Note Series C-039 Governments Going Digital: Examples of E-Governance Case Study Series C-034 Participatory Governance: Better Cities, Better Livability Concept Note Series E-202. Urban Governance - Need of the Day Concept Note Series E-045. Conflict Resolution in the Family: Observations from a Simulation Game Management Tools Series E-046. Go to the programme pages of Urban Governance Urban Heritage and Conservation  → Urban Heritage in a Land-Scarce City: Singapore's Experience with Shophouse Conservation Case Study Series E-230. Urban Heritage Strategies of Japan: Lessons for Countries in the Asia Pacific Region Case Study Series E-209. Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change: An initial exploration Research Notes Series E-200. Japan's Heritage Blueprint: Four Pillars of Continuity and Resilience Policy Analysis Series C-120 Cultural Diplomacy: Heritage Conservation and the Festivals of Ogaki, Japan Case Study Series E-184. Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis: The Significance and Symbolism of the Blue Shield Emblem Case Study Series C-021. Conservation and Preservation in Planning Processes: Historical Districts of Kyoto, Japan Case Study Series E-164. August 2022. Heritage Conservation: Developing a Heritage Conservation Strategy Policy Analysis Series E-106. March 2020. Prioritizing Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region Policy Analysis Series E-047. May 2015. Mediation for Urban Conservation: The Case of Imai-cho, Japan Case Study Series E-048. June 2015. Towards Developing a Plan of Action for Heritage Conservation Policy Analysis Series E-049. April 2015. Heritage Listings: The Beginnings of a Heritage Conservation Strategy Management Tools Series E-050. May 2015. Financing for Urban Heritage and Conservation Policy Analysis Series E-051. April 2015. Heritage and Conservation Strategies: Understanding the Justifications and Implications Policy Analysis Series E-100. GDRC Continuing Research Series on Japan's Heritage Conservation Strategies: A six-document Continuing Research Series on the heritage conservation strategies of Japan Urban Heritage Strategies of Japan: Lessons for Countries in the Asia Pacific Region Japan's Heritage Blueprint: Four Pillars of Continuity and Resilience Conservation and Preservation in Planning Processes: Historical Districts of Kyoto, Japan Cultural Diplomacy: Heritage Conservation and the Festivals of Ogaki, Japan Mediation for Urban Cnservation: The Case of Imai-cho, Japan Reconstructing Memory, Rebuilding Identity: The Policy Logic of Dejima's Heritage Preservation in Nagasaki Go to the programme pages of Urban Heritage and Conservation

Outputs of research programmes under the Community Sphere

NGOs and Civil Society  → Building Professionalism in NGOs/NPOs: Key Issues for Capacity Building Concept Note Series E-140. June 2022. Registering an NGO: A Quick Guide Management Tools Series E-123. August 2020. Starting a Non-Governmental Organization Management Tools Series E-052. June 2015. Fund Raising Realities and Strategies: Lessons Learnt at the NGO Cafe Continuing Research Series E-053. June 2015. The Concept of Accountability: Implications for NGOs Concept Note Series E-054. May 2015. An Introduction to NGO Credibility and Legitimacy Concept Note Series E-055. May 2015. NGO Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Development Policy Analysis Series E-102. July 2015. Internet Use: NGOs in Action Case Study Series E-103. Organizational Structure of an NGO Concept Note Series E-104. March 2015. An NGO for NGOs: Networking and Support Centers for NGOs Case Study Series E-105. April 2015. Setting up an NGO's By-Laws Management Tools Series E-106. October 2014 A sample set of NGO By-Laws Management Tools Series E-107. June 2015 Developing an NGO's Mission Statement Management Tools Series E-108. June 2015 Quick Introduction: NGO Accoutnability Management Tools Series E-109. November 2014 The NGO Funding Mix: A Continuum of Sources Policy Analysis Series E-112. September 2015 Go to the programme pages of NGOs and Civil Society Gender and Development  → Gender Inclusive Policy Making Policy Analysis Series E-196. September 2023 Gender and E-Waste: Policy Considerations for Developing Countries Policy Analysis Series E-124. August 2020. The GDRC Framework on Gender and Development Management Tools E-056. June 2015. Online Technology and Networking: Some Gender Perspectives Policy Analysis Series E-057. June 2015. Towards a Gender Analysis Framework for the adoption and use of Environmentally Sound Technologies Management Tools Series E-058. Gender Inclusive Development: An Exploration of Gender Analysis Frameworks and Policy Implications Policy Analysis Series C-056 GDRC series on Gender and Urban Development Designing Safe Urban Spaces: Enhancing Women's Safety through Inclusive Urban Planning GDRC Policy Trends D-016. Enhancing Women's Mobility and Safety: Addressing Challenges in Urban Transportation Systems GDRC Policy Trends D-017. Gender-Responsive Urban Housing and Infrastructure: Addressing the Needs and Vulnerabilities of Women GDRC Policy Trends D-018. Empowering Women through Urban Planning: Creating Inclusive Economic Opportunities GDRC Policy Trends D-019. Inclusive Urban Planning: Empowering Women and Marginalized Communities through Participatory Processes GDRC Policy Trends D-020. Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Urban Spaces: Strategies for Safer, More Inclusive Cities GDRC Policy Trends D-021. Gender-Sensitive Urban Planning: Enhancing Women's Health and Well-Being through Accessible Healthcare, Safe Spaces, and Social Services GDRC Policy Trends D-022. Go to the programme pages of Gender and Development Microfinance  → GDRC series on "Whither Microfinance?" Digital Transformation in Microfinance: Empowering Inclusion Through Technology Policy Trends Series E-221 Responsible Finance: Emphasizing Client Protection in the Microfinance Sector Policy Trends Series E-222 Navigating Uncertainty: Risk Management Strategies in Modern Microfinance Policy Trends Series E-223 Impact Investment in Microfinance: Focusing on ESG, Blended Finance, and Success Stories Policy Trends Series E-224 Regulatory Environment: Navigating Protection, Innovation, and Expansions" Policy Trends Series E-225 Navigating the Storm: Lessons from COVID-19 for a Resilient Microfinance Sector Policy Trends Series E-226 Channeling Microfinance for the SDGs: Small solutions to Big Problems Policy Analysis Series E-192. Microcredit in Developing Countries: The Facilitative Roles of NGOs Policy Analysis Series E-133. Three Things to Remember about Microfinance Concept Note Series E-110.. Designing Inclusive Microfinance: Lessons from 14 Global Lending Models Continuing Research Series E-059. A Continuum of Informality of Credit Continuing Research Series E-059. A Typology of Informal Credit Suppliers Case Study Series E-061. IdeaCards: Inspiring Ideas in Microfinance Case Study Series E-062. The Environmental Colours of Microfinance: Theory and Practice Continuing Research Series E-059. The Microfinance Framework for Policy and Practice Management Tools Series E-064. People's Centered Crtedit Systems in Developing Countries: The Need for Regional Networks Continuing Research Series E-065. Identification of Informal Credit Suppliers Policy Analysis Series E-066. Microfinance and Tsunami Recovery: Contextualizing Microfinance within the recovery efforts afetr the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Case Study Series E-101. Evolution of Informal Credit Markets (ICMs): From Social Collateral to Digital Footprints Case Study Series E-110. 14 Reasons why the Informal Credit Market is used by the Poor: Policy Implications for Microcredit Programmes in Developing Countries Case Study Series E-111. Go to the programme pages of Microfinance

Outputs of research programmes under the Economy Sphere

Informal Sector  → 10 Myths about the Informal Sector: Challenging Misconceptions for Smarter Policies Concept Note Series E-214 A Typology of Informal Economic Activity: Voluntary, Induced and Subsistence Informality Explainer Series C-113 At the Crossroads: Urban Inequality, Climate Vulnerability, and the Informal Sector Policy Analysis Series E-253 Toward a Sane Approach to the Informal Sector: Eight Policy Clusters for Developing Countries Policy Analysis Series E-251 Enhancing Support for the Informal Sector: International Conventions and Local Policy Innovations Policy Analysis Series E-210 Empowering the Informal Economy: Strategies for Integration and Growth Policy Analysis Series C-047 Exploring the Informal Sector: Five Key Inquiries and Insights Concept Note Series C-046. Labour Standards for the Informal Sector? Strategies to Protect Informal Workers Policy Analysis Series C-026. Sustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Research Note Series E-117. July 2020. Four Corners of Policies for the Informal Sector Concept Note Series Series E-115. June 2020. "Formalizing" the Informal Sector: Lessons from Penang, Bandung and Bangkok Case Study Series E-108. March 2020. "Yes, but ... " - Local Government Attitudes towards the Informal Sector Policy Analysis Series E-067. April 2015. The Informal Sector and some Development Paradigms Concept Note Series E-058. May 2015. Parallels between the Lewis Model and the Informal Sector Concept Note Series E-069. March 2015. Labour Market Issues in the Urban Informal Sector Concept Note Series E-070. June 2015. Go to the programme pages of Informal Sector Technology Transfer  → Introduction - Technology and Environment Concept Note Series E-071. From Curative to Preventive Environmental Technologies: A Paradigm Shift for Sustainability Viewpoint Series E-232. Catalogue of Technologies to Combat Desertification: Tools, Case Studies, and Insights for Dryland Regions Policy Analysis Series C-117 Reducing Climate Risks: Prioritizing the Development of Climate Technologies Policy Analysis Series C-027. A Disaster Technology Continuum: Technology Ecosystems for Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Analysis Series E-197. Assessing Technologies for the Environment: A Review of Management Tools Policy Tools Series E-205 Technologies for the SDGs: Focus on Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) Policy Analysis Series E-132. March 2022. Technology Ecosystems and the SDGs Policy Analysis Series E-193. Creating an Environment for Environmental Technology Policy Analysis Series E-072. May 2015. Technology Transfer for Sustainable Development Policy Analysis Series E-073/ May 2015. Bilateral Technology Transfer using the Internet Case Study Series E-074. April 2015. GDRC Series on Climate Technologies Reducing Climate Risks: Prioritizing the Development of Climate Technologies Policy Analysis Series C-027. The Third Leg of Climate Policy and Action: Facilitating an Ecosystem for Climate Technologies Policy Analysis Series E-249. Go to the programme pages of Technology Transfer Sustainable Businesses  → Sustainable Business: Sustainability is Good Business! Concept Note Series E-119. June 2020. Sustainability-Focused Economies: Balancing Growth and Environmental Responsibility Concept Note Series E-213 Sustainable Development Goal #9: Implications and Actions for Business Sustainability Policy Analysis Series E-195. June 2023 Promotion of Waste Exchange Systems: Five Models from Bandung, Indonesia Case Study Series E-194. May 2023 Economic Instruments for Environmental Policy: Solving global environmental problems with local economic action Policy Analysis Series E-190. A Quick Introduction to Circular Economies Concept Note Series E-131. February 2022. The Role of Local Governments in Fostering Business Partnerships for Environmental Sustainability Policy Analysis Series E-076. June 2015. Sustainable Business Concepts: Going Green Concept Note Series E-077. June 2015. Sustainable and Eco Products and Services: A Database of Databases Sourcebook Series E-078. June 2015. GDRC Series on Japan's Path to Sustainability Green Business Practices in Japan: Lessons for Countries Greening their Business Sector Case Study Series E-075. May 2020. Environmentally-Sensitive Industrial Development: Policy Lessons Learnt from Ecotowns in Japan Case Study Series E-138. April 2022 Greening from Within: Corporate Environmental Strategies in Japan Case Study Series E-075. Japan as a "Repeater" Economy: Implications for Sustainability Policy Analysis Series C-053. Eco-Branding and Sustainable Business: Insights from Japanese Companies Policy Tools Series E-235 Stakeholders and the Sustainability Imperative: The Case of Japan Policy Analysis Series E-238 Go to the programme pages of Sustainable Businesses

Outputs of research programmes under the Information Sphere

ICTs for Development  → ICTs for Development:Understanding the Potentials and Pitfalls Concept Note Series E-165. Smartphones for Poverty Reduction: Transforming Livelihoods, Services and Opportunities Case Study Series E-267 Telecenters as Community Hubs: Advancing Digital Literacy, E-Governance and Inclusive Development Policy Analysis Series E-178. Community Radios: Empowering Local Voices for Change and Connection Policy Analysis Series C-037. Citizens' Participation 2.0: From Engagement to Collective Intelligence Policy Analysis Series E-079. Smart Cities for Sustainable Development: A Policy Framework for Developing Countries Policy Analysis Series E-122 Go to the programme pages of ICTs for Development Knowledge Management  → What is knowledge management? Some definitions Concept Note Series E-081. Where Does Indigenous Knowledge Stand in the Age of AI? Preserving Wisdom, Confronting Algorithms Concept Note Series E-081. Accessing Information is not Acquiring Knowledge Viewpoint Series E-082. Knowledge Management is Asking Questions Viewpoint Series E-185. Knowledge Management for Problem Solving: Think Solutions Viewpoint Series E-186. User Analysis for Knowledge Management Policy Analysis Series E-083. Global Convergence and Local Divergence: Implications of Online Information Explosion Policy Analysis Series E-084. Learning Ideas: Lessons learnt when developing GDRC's content Concept Note Series E-112 ../../kmgmt/ Go to the programme pages of Knowledge Management Information Design  → Conceptual Framework: Information Design for Sustainable Development Concept Note Series: E-231. Information Design in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Strategies Think Piece Series C-095. What is Information Design? Some Definitions Concept Note Series. E-085. Packaging Knowledge: An Information Continuum Policy Analysis Series E-086. Leadership in the Information Age Policy Analysis Series E-087. Info-Ideas: Presenting Information Management Tools Series E-088. Jack of all Trades, and Master of Quite-a-Few Management Tools Series E-089. The Information Design Cycle: Making the 'A-ha!' Happen Policy Analysis Series E-090. Message in a bottle: Graphic Communications Management Tools Series E-091. Info Design: Lessons Learnt at the GDRC Management Tools Series E-092. Go to the programme pages of Information Design

Other GDRC Initiatives

GDRC Learning Lab  → Pedagogy blog: Learning about Learning Haiku on Learning Learning Strategies to use GDRC's Website GDRC's Capacity Building Policy GDRC's Copyright Policy and AI Content Usage Policy Online Magazines (via Flipboard)  → 15-Minute Cities @ the Urban Governance programme AI - Eye on the Future @ the Knowledge Management programme Blue Planet Watch @ the Oceans, Coasta and Small Islands programme Circular Economy @ the Urban Environmental Management programme Climate Change Policy @ the Sustainable Development programme COP 28 - 2023 @ the Sustainable Development programme Plastic Wastes @ the Urban Environmental Management programme Renewable Energy @ the Urban Environmental Management programme Sustainable Architecture @ the Urban Environmental Management programme Urban Rewilding @ the Urban Governance programme