How can we combat the increasing trend of extreme poverty not being confined to low-income countries, but also affecting middle-income ones?

How do Indian voters react to information on the qualifications and performance of politicians?

In India, 9% of legislators face criminal charges. Could voter information and coordination improve the country’s political representation?

When women win elections, does it inspire other women to run for candidacy or does it convince men to close ranks before the next election?

Who wins and losses in the technology trade war? John van Reenen (MIT) explains why technology transfer in a globalised world isn’t a zero sum game

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to research on firms. Chris Woodruff discusses some dos and don’ts.

USAID is using evidence to improve the way we teach and learn

Every 30 seconds, someone in the world commits suicide. Blue lights at railway stations can help tackle this.

How does the World Bank support countries hit by natural disasters?