Is development research losing focus of the big picture?

It is crucial to understand the causes of the rising anti-globalisation sentiment and make changes in developing countries.

Democratic institutions are increasingly being captured by the elite threatening development. What can we do to change this?

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

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