Maximising impact: Open Philanthropy’s approach to choosing causes If a grantmaking organisation wants to select problems based on a general measure of impact per dollar spent, how should it approach this goal? Methods & Measurement Emily Oehlsen Published 03.07.24
Rethinking how we measure extreme poverty Is it time for a new measure of extreme poverty? Methods & Measurement Charles Kenny Published 26.06.24
Depression and loneliness among the elderly in low- and middle-income countries Are the elderly more likely to be depressed? How does depression impact the lives of seniors? Health Madeline McKelway Garima Sharma Published 19.06.24
Adaptation on the frontline of climate change How are communities adapting to climate change? What can policymakers do to help them? Energy & Environment Asif Saleh Published 12.06.24
How do policymakers interpret different types of evidence? Better evidence doesn't necessarily translate into better policy. This podcast outlines how researchers can more effectively present their insights. Methods & Measurement Eva Vivalt Published 05.06.24
How can lower-income countries collect more taxes? Governments must make targeted investments in their tax capacity to increase tax revenues Public Economics Oyebola Okunogbe Published 29.05.24
How equitable are taxes in low- and middle-income countries? What roles does taxation play in reducing high levels of inequality in low- and middle-income countries? Public Economics Lucie Gadenne Published 22.05.24
Pathways to development in a less integrated world What is the pathway to development in a world marked by rising economic nationalism and less international integration? Macroeconomics & Growth Pinelopi Goldberg Published 15.05.24
Harnessing technology to boost African agriculture How can policymakers promote technological progress in African agriculture? Agriculture Christopher Udry Published 08.05.24