Rao, S. (2013). New thinking on technical assistance to resolve knowledge and capacity gaps. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 935. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ935.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Mobile telephony innovation to improve education service outcomes. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 909. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ909.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Interventions for collective action and accountability. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 904. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ904.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Regional and national capacity to cope with humanitarian risk. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 896. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ896.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Impact of election assistance. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 895. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ895.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Judicial review and economic development. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 880. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2013). Conflict and Stabilisation in Mali and the Sahel Region. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 876. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ876.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Impact of rule of law on state- and peace-building and service delivery. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 867. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2012). Impact of rule of law frameworks on development processes. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 866. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2012). ‘Triggers’ to scale up assistance in advance of shocks. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 863. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ863.pdf
Rao, S. and Carter, R. (2012). Aid Agency Definitions of Social Development. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 860. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Birchall, J. and Rao, S. (2012). Interventions to tackle sex selection in Asia. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 856. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ856.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Estimating the 'legitimate' percentage of annual military expenditures. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 854. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ854.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Effectiveness of demand-led technical assistance and cooperation on public sector reforms. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 850. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ850.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Effective methods to improve police performance in cities and regions in developing countries. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 849. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ849.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Impact of municipal billing systems on revenue collection. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 847. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ847.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Distortionary economic impacts of aid interventions in fragile states. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 840. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ840.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Integrating parliamentary and political party strengthening in sectoral programmes. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 835. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ835.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Country Risk Indices. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 829. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ829.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Indicators for investment and business climate. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 827. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ827.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Signature and compliance with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 826. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ826.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Employment Intensity of Growth in Agriculture. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 825. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ825.pdf
M’Cormack, F. and Rao, S. (2012). Theory of Change approaches to post-conflict governance programming. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 819. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ819.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Poverty and vulnerability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 809. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ809.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Literature and debates around behaviour change. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 796. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ796.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Approaches to better target audiences. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 795. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ795.pdf
Rao, S. (2012). Impact of electoral measures on elections and a country's development. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 794. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ794.pdf
OECD. (2012). Ensuring Fragile States Are Not Left Behind: 2011 Report on Financial Resource Flows. Paris: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). http://www.oecd.org/dac/incaf/2011report_financial_ressouces_flows_full.pdf
OECD. (2012). Ensuring Fragile States Are Not Left Behind: 2011 Factsheet on Resource Flows in Fragile States. Paris: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). http://www.oecd.org/dac/incaf/49108935.pdf
Rao, S. (2011). Examples of successful fuel subsidy removal. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ754.pdf
Rao, S. and Marquette, H. (2012). Corruption indicators in Performance Assessment Frameworks for budget support. U4 Issue Paper 1. Bergen, Norway: Chr. Michelsen Institute. http://www.u4.no/publications/corruption-indicators-in-performance-assessment-frameworks-for-budget-support/downloadasset/2688
Marquette, H., Flanary, R., Rao, S. & Morris, D. (2011). Supporting Anti-Corruption Reform in Partner Countries - Concepts, Tools and Areas for Action. Full Report. Tools and Methods Series - Concept Paper 2. Brussels: EuropeAid. http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/infopoint/publications/europeaid/documents/251a_full_en.pdf
Marquette, H., Flanary, R., Rao, S. & Morris, D. (2011). Supporting Anti-Corruption Reform in Partner Countries - Concepts, Tools and Areas for Action. Summary. Tools and Methods Series - Concept Paper 2. Brussels: EuropeAid. http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/infopoint/publications/europeaid/documents/251a_short_en.pdf
Rao, S. (2011). Lessons learned from the Papua New Guinea elections. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 727. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2011). Overview of key governance issues related to natural resource management. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 765. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD765.pdf
Rao, S. (2011). Elite groups ceding power. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 687. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2011). Overview of Donor Approaches to Private Sector Development. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 679. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2011). Retaining human capacities from technical cooperation. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 678. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2011). Managing transition to nationally-managed structures. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 677. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2011). Regional Drivers of Bad Governance in South Asia. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 676. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S., Lucas, B., Walton, O. and O'Connor, S. (2011). Unemployment and Donor Coordination in Egypt. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 667. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2010). Donor Experience of Working with Traditional and Religious Institutions. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 736. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD736.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Monitoring and Evaluating Civil Service Performance. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 722. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD722.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Mapping International Dialogue in South Asia. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 729. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.
Rao, S. (2010). Private Investment Constraints in Business in the Poorest Countries. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 715. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD715.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Local Government Capacity and Leadership in Fragile States. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 714. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD714.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Investment Climate in Fragile and Conflict Affected States. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 713. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD713.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Political Economy of Sierra Leone. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 710. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD710.pdf
Haider, H. and Rao, S. (2010). Political and Social Analysis for Development Policy and Practice: An Overview of Five Approaches. Emerging Issues Paper. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/EIRS10.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Review of Justice Sector Support in Afghanistan. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 700. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD700.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Critique of Governance Assessment Applications. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 699. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD699.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Evaluation of Governance Programme Indicators. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 698. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD698.pdf
Rao, S. (2010). Impact of ‘Resource Curse’ Mitigation. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 693. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD693.pdf
Baudienville, G., Domingo, P., Basu Ray, D., Rao, S.and Hedger, S. (2010). Aid Instruments in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations: Impacts on the State- and Peace-Building Agenda. Final report. London: ODI. www.odi.org.uk/resources/download/5405.pdf
OECD. (2010). Transition Financing: Building a Better Response. Paris: OECD. http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/development/conflict-and-fragility_20743637;jsessionid=dnip8drk9gtck.x-oecd-live-01
OECD (2009). Mutual Review for Development Effectiveness in Africa Report 2009. Paris: OECD. http://www.africapartnershipforum.org/dataoecd/62/43/42179846.pdf
OECD. (2008). 2008 DAC Report on Multilateral Aid. DCD/DAC(2008)58/ADD. Paris: OECD. http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/59/11/42901553.pdf
Rao, S., Higgins-Steele, A., Konialis, E., Ota M. and Wong, I. (2008). Lessons Learned from Regional Approaches to Peacebuilding. Paris: Sciences Po.
Furnham, A., & Rao, S. (2002). Personality and the aesthetics of composition: A study of Mondrian & Hirst. North American Journal of Psychology 4, 233-242.