Demonetisation in India in December 2016, whilst not reflected in official GDP, led to temporary reductions in employment, output, and credit

Better public services can be achieved, at least in part, through public service promotions that are conducted in a fair and systematic manner

Whilst financial incentives to healthcare providers might seem a sensible solution to improving service provision, evidence from DRC shows otherwise

Incentives that hold teachers accountable for achievement can increase education attainment when paired with adequate instructional resources

Has anti-retroviral therapy policy or information access that induces sexual behavioural change been responsible for Malawi’s success in fighting HIV?

Prospects of a desirable groom is an important driver of girls’ education in rural Rajasthan. Helping girls stay in school can prevent early marriage.

Prepaid electricity meters are changing how residential customers pay for power across the developing world

Electrification generates industrial development by attracting entrants through lowering barriers to entry, and thus increasing competition

Ensuring sufficient investment to establish reliable access to comprehensive basic services, beyond electricity, is needed for impacts to be achieved