Rural
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The impact of mobile money on poor rural households: Evidence from Uganda
Mobile money agents need additional support to transform lives in poor rural areas
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Expanding access to clean water for the rural poor: Evidence from Malawi
Offering coupons for free chlorine is an effective way to increase water treatment and prevent waterborne diseases
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Fading choice: Access to manufactured goods in remote Ethiopia
Transport costs, income, and market size affect variety and prices in villages. Infrastructure investment is thus key to consumer welfare.
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Job security or flexibility?
A study in urban India reveals that workers would be willing to reduce their wages for greater job security while also incorporating flexibility
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Why do parents invest in girls’ education? Evidence from rural India
Prospects of a desirable groom is an important driver of girls’ education in rural Rajasthan. Helping girls stay in school can prevent early marriage.
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The many dimensions of mobile money: Evidence from Bangladesh
Mobile money makes transfers easier, increases rural consumption and reduces poverty, but places pressure on migrant workers to increase remittances
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Using satellite data to track improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in South Africa
Evidence shows that satellite data is a useful tool for tracking improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in rural areas