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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 05/06/2026
This week we featured research on IT booms, fertiliser, decentralisation, violence and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 29/05/2026
This week we featured research on supply chains, protest, job loss and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 22/05/2026
This week we featured research on safety nets, growth, scaling programmes and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 01/05/2026
This week we featured research on industrial policy, women's reservation, health insurance and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 24/04/2026
This week we featured research on tax reform, illegal drugs, maternal leave and more!
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Leveraging the agrifood sector for jobs: A new knowledge agenda
New research on agrifood employment across Africa and Asia shows that youth engagement in farming is stronger than commonly assumed, and that bundled investments, appropriate mechanisation, and upskilling programmes can generate better jobs across the sector. Realising this potential will require stronger labour data, clearer evidence on sustainable intensification, and greater attention to the employment effects of digitalisation and AI.
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 17/04/2026
This week we featured research on entrepreneurs, mental health, inflation and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 10/04/2026
This week we featured research on teachers, fiscal tightening, shadow banks and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 03/04/2026
This week we featured research on building roads, managing hospitals, forecasting weather and more!
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This week in development economics at VoxDev: 27/03/2026
This week we featured research on fertiliser, inequality, AI and more!