How much do political leaders value academic research? Can this research change not only their beliefs, but also the policies they implement?

The World Bank is making a shift from a lending function to a knowledge function. This will amplify the role of researchers in its work.

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