Health & Education
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Evidence to practice: Reforming private healthcare in India
Using the example of healthcare in India, Nick O’Donohoe discusses how data plays a crucial role in making sure investments are put to their best use
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Going to the movies can help you at school
Watching Queen of Katwe, a movie featuring an inspiring role model, improved Ugandan secondary school students’ national exam scores
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How retail drug markets in poor countries develop
The entry of a new pharmacy chain in India led existing companies to both cut prices and raise drug quality
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Tackling the challenges of global development
How does the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation work towards achieving its vision of improving the quality of life of everyone around the world?
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Child stunting: Evidence from historical research
Child stunting was eradicated in developed countries during the 19th and 20th centuries. These cases yield lessons for combating stunting today.
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Historical experiences and demand for health: The legacy of colonial medical campaigns in Central Africa
Colonial medical campaigns in Central Africa have had lasting impacts, worsening health outcomes and lowering World Bank health project success today
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The entertaining way to behavioural change: Fighting HIV with MTV in Nigeria
Evidence from Nigeria suggests that TV shows can promote safer sexual practices mainly through learning, rather than social conformity
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Does traditional medicine contribute to poor hygiene in developing countries?
A novel hygiene education programme uses microscopes to improve hygiene in Pakistan, but traditional medical beliefs may hamper its effectiveness
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Population policies and fertility convergence
While urbanisation and socioeconomic factors played a role, the global decline in fertility is largely due to successful population control programmes