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War in the womb: How conflict hurts children in Afghanistan
As global conflicts grow, new evidence from Afghanistan shows that girls exposed to war violence in utero suffer long-term setbacks in learning and development. Addressing these hidden costs of conflict must be part of any strategy for peace and reco...
Targeting the ultra-poor through the Graduation approach: Insights from BRAC
Since the 1990s, BRAC's targeting the ultra-poor approach has helped millions improve their standard of living. Why have ultra-poor targeting programmes been effective, and what is the future of these programmes?
Do carbon offsets work? Evidence from the world’s largest offset programme
Carbon offset programmes allow polluters to pay others to reduce emissions on their behalf. In theory, this can achieve the same emissions reductions at a lower cost, but only if the payment actually incentivises the recipient to cut emissions. If of...
How regulating junkyards reduced car theft in Brazil
Unregulated markets for second-hand goods fuel crime worldwide. In Brazil, strengthening oversight of the second-hand market for automotive parts helped reduce car theft, simultaneously lowering insurance prices.
