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

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