Malawi

Evidence from Malawi shows that temporary capital inflows from migrants can permanently reshape rural labour markets by jumpstarting a structural transformation out of agriculture.

Self-interviewing survey techniques substantially increase reported levels of intimate partner violence, but this may be driven by respondents’ misunderstanding

Cash transfers improve food security for up to two years, but without an increase in food expenditures and non-agricultural income

Improving access to saving tools helps urban Malawian microentrepreneurs save and adjust labour supply decisions

Resilience measures can predict choice of coping strategies, helping targeted cash transfers improve how vulnerable households respond to shocks

Offering coupons for free chlorine is an effective way to increase water treatment and prevent waterborne diseases

Digital credit does not appear to systematically improve lives, while the lack of transparency raises serious concerns about predatory lending

The offer of an appointment more than doubled the likelihood of men getting an HIV test, and was most effective for men wanting a commitment device

Having the option of getting paid later can help developing-country workers save for larger purchases, and make lasting improvements to their homes