Recent work by Taryn Dinkelman
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International migration kickstarted structural transformation in Malawi
Evidence from Malawi shows that temporary capital inflows from migrants can permanently reshape rural labour markets by jumpstarting a structural transformation out of agriculture.
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Improving school outcomes with better data sharing: Evidence from Chile
Shrinking school–parent information gaps through text messaging can be an effective way to improve grades and attendance outcomes for schoolchildren
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How remittances affect long-run economic change in rural labour markets
International labour migration and related remittances increase human capital attainment in rural areas, and over the long run trigger a shift of jobs out of farming towards the service sector
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How does access to electricity affect people’s lives?
Free electricity connections in rural South African households changed home production technologies and induced more women to work in the market
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Using satellite data to track improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in South Africa
Evidence shows that satellite data is a useful tool for tracking improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in rural areas