What we do
Research and advisory work on how governing bodies can best use their scarce resources to support prosperous and fairer societies.
Why we need new research on public finance and service delivery
ODI launches a new working papers series on public finance and service delivery.
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Upcoming events
The team
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Mark Miller
Director of Programme – Development and Public Finance
Leadership Team, Development and Public Finance
Latest work
The UK, Special Drawing Rights and fiscal gimmickry -
Latest work
Four priorities for the G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors -
Latest work
CDC–ODI webinar series on development finance institutions and the Covid-19 crisis -
Latest work
G20 green lights commission to look at the linchpin of multilateral finance
How we work
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Strengthening macroeconomic stability
Supporting policy-makers, national governments and other stakeholders to make informed decisions on quality investments and strengthening institutions, while championing mechanisms to more effectively manage debt and avoid debt distress.
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Efficient and equitable public services
Bringing together different communities and knowledge to improve understanding of appropriate public finance to support service delivery, and supporting policy-makers in the design and implementation of public finance policies.
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Building more capable bureaucracies
Promoting sound public financial management, supporting countries’ finance ministries and reflecting on ODI’s own technical advisory work.
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More effective tax systems
Understanding the ways in which governments can mobilise domestic resources in more sustainable and equitable ways, exploring the linkages between taxation and inclusive growth, and supporting the creation of evidence-based, inclusive tax policy-making processes.
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Using public funds to mobilise private capital
Understanding the potential and limitations of blended finance, and supporting the development of more effective blended finance approaches, while also assessing the role and development of national development banks.