Rao, S. (2015). Examples of PFM impacts on gender equality. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1181. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1181.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Formal and informal policing in Iraq. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1176. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1176.pdf
Rao, S., Scott, Z. and Alam, M. (2014). Decentralisation and Local Government: Topic Guide. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/go/topic-guides/decentralisation-and-local-government
Rao, S. (2014). Tax reform: Topic guide. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://gsdrc.org/go/topic-guides/tax-reform
Rao, S. (2014). Capacity building for social protection. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1168. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1168.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Operational models for politically aware subnational government projects. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1165. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1165.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Incentives for gender responsive budgeting. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1133.Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1133.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Dealing with election-related violence in fragile and conflict-affected states. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1126. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1126.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Reinvigorating Public Service: e-Discussion Consolidated Report. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham & Singapore: UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence. https://undp.unteamworks.org/file/449964/download/489879
Rao, S. (2014). Grievance Redress Mechanisms in Pakistan. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1117. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1117.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Social mobilisation in urban contexts. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1110. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1110.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Post-2015 accountability mechanisms. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1101. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1101.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Problem-driven iterative approaches and wider governance reform. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1099. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1099.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). New thinking on governance issues. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1092. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1092.pdf
Rao, S. (2014, March 14). Public service motivation: Love or money?. University of Birmingham International Development Department Blog. http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2014/03/14/public-service-motivation-love-or-money/
Rao, S. (2014). Prioritising and sequencing public sector reform. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1080. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1080.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Conflict analysis of Mauritania. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/GSDRC_ConflAnal_Mauritania.pdf
Rao, S. (2014). Sending messages to reduce violent conflict. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1050. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1050.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Stakeholder effectiveness in natural resource management. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1043. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1043.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Relationship between illicit economic activity and illicit financial flows. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1019. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1019.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Citizens' role in political settlements. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1014. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1014.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). National databases of the poor for social protection. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1007. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ1007.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Civil service reform: Topic guide. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/CSR_TopicGuide_2013.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Community policing in fragile and conflict-affected states. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 997. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ997.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Donor support of African parliaments. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 994. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ994.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Disaster risk governance at national and sub-national levels. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 991. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ991.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Addressing high rates of public service absenteeism. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 988. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ988.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Political economy analysis for economic and private sector reforms. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 971. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ971.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Literature Review on Budget Support. EPS-PEAKS Helpdesk Report. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. https://partnerplatform.org/?y5qbqany
Rao, S. (2013). Assessing seismic risk in Kenya. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 964. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ964.pdf
Rao, S. (2013). Measuring the impact of PFM reforms on service delivery. GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 946. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HDQ946.pdf
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). 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. (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
Birchall, J. & 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. & 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. & 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
Scott, Z. & Rao, S. (2011). Topic guide on decentralisation and local government. London, UK: Commonwealth Secretariat / GSDRC. http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/DecLocGov2011.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. (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
OECD. (2011). Managing risks in fragile and transitional contexts: The price of success?. Paris: OECD. http://www.oecd.org/dac/incaf/48634348.pdf
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). 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 Areas. 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. & 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. & 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
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OECD (2009). Mutual Review for Development Effectiveness in Africa Report 2009. Paris: OECD. http://www.africapartnershipforum.org/dataoecd/62/43/42179846.pdf
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Furnham, A., & Rao, S. (2002). Personality and the aesthetics of composition: A study of Mondrian & Hirst. North American Journal of Psychology 4, 233-242. http://www.academia.edu/1203303/Personality_and_the_aesthetics_
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