Which African countries have the best, and worst, intergenerational mobility?

A programme promoting latrine construction in East Java with no financial assistance has limited impact on the health of children in poorer households

Why do we still see low use of contraceptives in Tanzania? The answer might be found within the household

New studies measure how many people cannot afford a healthy diet, establishing a useful benchmark for understanding global food systems and poverty

A large-scale randomised experiment reveals that temporary health insurance subsidies can improve take-up at no additional cost to the government

Population surges tend to cause conflict and competition for resources if unaccompanied by productivity growth and unmediated by strong institutions

India should consider how government policies have both intended and unintended consequences for education, as they impact incentives to attend school

A decline in child mortality in America led to substantial changes in women’s choices and behaviour

Beyond simply telling them or showing evidence, how can we make children in developing countries believe that education has value?