If you knew that your commute was going to be slow and unreliable, and that you were likely to be attacked or sexually harassed, would you choose to work? This is the reality women face every day in many developing countries. In Latin America and the Caribbean women are less likely to have access to a private vehicle and use public transit more often than men. They are also … [Read more...] about Are women with access to safe and fast public transit more likely to be employed and earn more?
4 recommendations for promoting evidence-based public policy
How can we create a government culture which produces evidence-based public policy? That is the central question to the latest report by J-PAL (The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab) “Creating a culture of evidence: lessons from J-PAL partnerships with Latin America.” J-PAL is a think tank co-funded by Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, two of the 2019 Nobel Prize of … [Read more...] about 4 recommendations for promoting evidence-based public policy
Can teaching financial literacy help teachers improve their own financial habits?
Financial education programs often work for young people. But when targeting adults, attendance rates tend to plummet and old habits creep back in. Learning about finance is key to financial inclusion. So how can we better reach adults and transform their financial habits? Among youth, hands-on learning strategies are at least as successful as lectures. But we still know … [Read more...] about Can teaching financial literacy help teachers improve their own financial habits?
Boosting impact of development projects in the public sector with private investments
When you think about Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) like the IDB, you normally think about public sector investment. But can the public sector arm of an MDB also mobilize private investment? The answer is yes. Here is how: Global challenges, changing demographics, and investment decisions If you had to go back in time to 1980 and had some extra cash to invest, you would … [Read more...] about Boosting impact of development projects in the public sector with private investments
Measuring impact is key to meet the Sustainable Development Goals
What do nearly 200 CEOs of the world’s biggest companies have in common? They have recently committed to run their businesses for the benefit of all stakeholders–customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and shareholders. This high-profile declaration echoes mounting interest across the corporate and investment worlds in achieving positive social and environmental impact … [Read more...] about Measuring impact is key to meet the Sustainable Development Goals