Place-based policies have seen renewed interest against a backdrop of persistent spatial disparities in economic, social and environmental outcomes. This report synthesises the latest knowledge and evidence on place-based policies to provide policymakers across all levels of government with insights on the design and implementation of better (place-based) policies for better lives.

Rural economies can be powerful engines of national growth. This report offers governments practical guidance for navigating long-term transitions while addressing immediate vulnerabilities in rural development policy. It advocates a place-based, people-centred approach to policy to unlock the full potential of rural regions.

This report examines the opportunities and risks associated with children's increasing engagement in the digital world. It explores strategies to enhance child wellbeing, ensuring that children are both protected and empowered to use digital media positively. The report calls for holistic, rights-based and multi-sectoral approaches to support children's wellbeing.

This paper systematically reviews ex-post empirical studies assessing the effects of climate change mitigation policies on emissions. The findings suggest that most policies effectively reduce emissions, with a median effect of about -5% per year, though with substantial variation across studies.

This report provides data on export restrictions of industrial raw materials across countries and products. It reveals restrictions have increased significantly, which risks disrupting supply chains. Reduced restriction would lead to a better balance between security and development goals.