Contrary to survey estimates, analysis of ‘distributional national accounts’ data shows that the Middle East is the most unequal region in the world

Evidence shows that satellite data is a useful tool for tracking improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in rural areas

Satellite data are increasingly used to measure developing economies in areas including urban land use, agriculture and the environment

Over the past half-century, global inequality has fallen. However, within countries, inequality has increased.

Evidence from the housing market suggests inequality is being substantially underestimated in Egypt, by about 33%

A new poverty measure reveals that in the past 25 years, global poverty has declined but relative poverty has increased in developing countries

The quality of tax administration effects productivity, particularly that of small firms, therefore lowering tax compliance costs can support growth

As a programme scales, it is important to check that RCT results are replicable and that general equilibrium effects are considered

An RCT conducted in Bangladesh found positive impacts on incomes and calorie consumption; academics and practitioners work together to scale it