The review draws upon an expanding evidence base that includes academic and grey literature. The evidence base is evolving with an increasing range of countries rapidly adopting digital infrastructure interventions to address complex challenges. The evidence notes that whilst digital infrastructure interventions can support adaptation and mitigation efforts, they can also be challenging to implement for a variety of social, economic and technical reasons.

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South-South cooperation (SSC) entails a wide range of collaboration among countries of the Global South, promoting collective action in relation to (among others) the economy, politics and the environment, and based on principles such as equality, national sovereignty and mutual benefit. It is much wider in scope than official development assistance (ODA), but this review focuses on SSC for development cooperation.

SSC has gained in prominence in recent decades, and represents a very different approach to ‘traditional’ North-South international development cooperation. Successful examples of SSC highlight its benefits, including cost-effectiveness, self-reliance and sustainability.

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The regions are defined as: Eastern Neighbourhood: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

While there is a growing body of research on global migration flows, including relating to the countries within the two regions of focus of this paper, there is little detailed analysis on the impact of interventions on these flows.

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It focuses on the targeting methods, activities, and approaches taken by Education in Emergencies (EIE) programmes.

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This Rapid Evidence Review  synthesizes the current evidence base on the design and scalability of “refill on the go” and “return on the go” plastic reuse models in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). With plastic pollution rising sharply, transitioning from single-use to reuse systems presents a significant opportunity to reduce waste and emissions. While such systems offer environmental and economic benefits—such as reduced material use, job creation, and lower life cycle emissions—scaling them remains challenging due to infrastructure constraints, inconsistent policy frameworks, and consumer behaviour dynamics. The review highlights key enablers for scaling, including reliable water and energy supplies, robust transport infrastructure, cultural acceptance, regulatory support, and product traceability. Case studies from countries such as Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, and India illustrate diverse approaches, from corporate-led reuse initiatives to local community-driven solutions. However, most evidence stems from pilot programs with limited evaluation data. A coordinated, context-specific, and system-wide approach, underpinned by supportive policies and stakeholder collaboration, is essential to mainstream reusable packaging models across LMICs.

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However, challenges persist. Investment is often concentrated at the primary level, with limited access to secondary and tertiary education. Legal, financial, and institutional barriers—such as employment restrictions and credential recognition—limit the long-term benefits of education for refugees. Integration into national education systems and alignment with labour market opportunities are essential for maximising returns.

Though education alone cannot resolve the root causes of displacement, it plays a critical role in building individual and societal resilience. To be effective, education initiatives must be inclusive of both refugee and host communities and be part of broader strategies that support sustainable development, peacebuilding, and economic integration.

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