All video
-
The power of edutainment: Evidence from Brazil and Nigeria
Telenovelas in Brazil helped reduce fertility rates, while an MTV drama increased knowledge about HIV in Nigeria and encouraged safer sexual practices
-
Can imposing tariffs tackle trade imbalances?
Domestic policies should do more to address inequality in the gains from international trade
-
Raising money for the state: Lessons on reducing tax evasion from Chile and Ecuador
Value-added tax (VAT) can facilitate tax enforcement by generating paper trails on transactions between firms
-
Women as policymakers: Evidence from a randomised policy experiment in India
Women leaders increase the provision of public goods that benefit women and children more, and also raise the aspirations of girls and their parents
-
Implementing poverty-reduction interventions at scale: Challenges and considerations
Programmes aimed at alleviating poverty must be designed in cost-effective ways before they can be used by government as viable public policy at scale
-
Can kindergarten combat learning inequality?
Participation in early childhood education programmes can lead to improved and lasting learning outcomes for disadvantaged children
-
Assessing the market forces behind effective education: Evidence from Pakistan
In low-income countries, students’ economic background can determine how well their learning needs are matched with their schools’ instructional level
-
Data revolution: Transforming Sierra Leone
How a collaboration between the IGC and policymakers in Sierra Leone reduced barriers to trade and helped local businesses export their goods
-
How can countries grow sustainably?
Domestic and multilateral efforts are both needed to ensure people can benefit from economic growth opportunities