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Sewers and urbanisation in developing countries
The urban share of population in the developing world tends to be lower than that of more developed countries. Can greater access to sewers help catalyse urban migration?
How low-wage manufacturing employment for women changed household dynamics in Nicaragua
When new manufacturing sectors emerge in developing countries, a significant share of the workforce is often comprised of women, many of whom previously lacked access to non-agricultural employment. Such employment can have important consequences for...
Building a business from the roots up: Yonas Alemu’s journey as an Ethiopian entrepreneur
Despite offering attractive conditions for foreign investment, a combination of structural and institutional barriers often prevent developing countries from realising their full potential. Yonas Alemu describes the obstacles he overcame to establish...
Saving face or saving money? How household dynamics hold back women
Experimental evidence from rural Malawi shows that women's reputation concerns within households can lead to underinvestment in new technologies and persistence with bad ones. Engaging both spouses and/or equipping women to effectively communicate th...
