A cost-effective at-scale early childhood development intervention integrated into existing public service infrastructure led to positive impacts on child development in Bangladesh
The sourcing strategies of global buyers can have profound implications for suppliers in low-income countries. Using novel data, research in the garment sector reveals how global buyers differ in their approach to sourcing and why that matters for su...
A novel survey method provides plausible deniability to workers reporting harassment in organisations and increased reported levels of threatening behaviour, physical harassment, and sexual harassment at a large Bangladeshi apparel producer
Engaging in open conversations about stigmatised topics like menstruation reduces the social barriers to health technology adoption, which increases access to welfare-improving menstrual products
Promoting women at work increases female bargaining power in the household, both for new female managers and female staff exposed to them as role models
The prevalence of fixed prices can explain the low adoption of efficient irrigation technology, but incentivising farmers to convert to marginal pricing does not reduce water usage
International migration can be transformative for low-skilled workers and their families, and governments can play important roles to ease the visa intermediation process, lower upfront costs, and ensure safer migration
