Policies based on physicians' geographic preferences, such as quotas and university expansion, are more cost-effective than financial incentives

A work-study programme increased both youth work experience and education enrolment and had a positive effect on earnings

While unsafe street food affects the health of millions of people, information alone may not be enough to change vendors’ food safety practices

Need-based assistance appears to improve academic and longer-term labour market outcomes for college students in Jamaica

Telenovelas in Brazil helped reduce fertility rates, while an MTV drama increased knowledge about HIV in Nigeria and encouraged safer sexual practices

Calling teachers and students once a week almost doubled the impact on reading and maths test scores of an adult education programme in Niger

An ‘ed tech’ intervention in China had long-lasting positive effects across outcomes, suggesting potential for reducing the rural-urban education gap

A more selective academic environment benefits female students along multiple dimensions but male students fail to take advantage of this exposure

Participation in early childhood education programmes can lead to improved and lasting learning outcomes for disadvantaged children