Improving access to and usage of clean water
Why has water treatment been historically neglected by governments and donors given the significant short- and long-term benefits of clean water provision and use? How can we design interventions to ensure households have access to and use clean wate...
Health
Pascaline Dupas
Published
04.09.24

The past, present and future of development economics
How has development economics evolved over the past sixty years? How can we incorporate political, historical, and cultural contexts when addressing economic problems?
Institutions & Political Economy
Pranab Bardhan
Published
28.08.24

Measuring upward mobility in developing countries
What do we know about economic mobility in developing countries?
Methods & Measurement
Garance Genicot Debraj Ray
Published
21.08.24

Communicating evidence on education policy
What is the evidence on effective education policies in low- and middle-income countries? How can academics communicate this evidence to policymakers?
Education
Tahir Andrabi
Published
14.08.24

The role of economics in promoting lasting peace
What are the key ingredients for curbing armed conflict and achieving a transition to lasting peace and prosperity?
Institutions & Political Economy
Dominic Rohner
Published
01.08.24

Vocational and apprenticeship training programmes in developing countries
Which forms of vocational training and apprenticeships can help young people find productive work in the global south?
Labour Markets
Neha Agarwal Subha Mani
Published
30.07.24

How do fathers influence early childhood development? Insights from low- and middle-income countries
What role do fathers currently play in parenting young children in low- and middle-income countries? What difference would it make if they did more?
Health
David Evans Pamela Jakiela
Published
24.07.24

Economics for the left behind
Paul Collier discusses a vision for inclusive prosperity based on his experiences working in neglected communities
Macroeconomics & Growth
Paul Collier
Published
17.07.24

Can flexible work opportunities for women bypass gender norms?
Flexible work arrangements can both attract women to the labour force and provide a gateway to outside-the-home jobs. In India, where gender norms keep women out of the labour force, home-based jobs may represent the most immediate path to increase w...
Labour Markets
Lisa Ho
Published
10.07.24