Solving development challenges is a complex task. Rigorous research show that some programs do not work as intended and that most that do work have no huge impacts. A sensible way to proceed when designing development projects is to be guided by three types of evidence: evidence in the identification of the problem, in the drafting of the solution, and evidence generated from … [Read more...] about Three sources of evidence for solving development challenges
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A lesson from economist Esther Duflo
Recently, as part of the 150th anniversary of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), renowned economist Esther Duflo made a passionate plea for the importance of measuring and comparing what we know and what we don’t know in order to determine which development policies work and which do not. I recommend that you read her presentation and reflect on her message. … [Read more...] about A lesson from economist Esther Duflo
Welcome to the blog “Development that Works”
Ensuring that operations of the Inter-American Development Bank produce effective impacts on the developing countries of Latin America and the Caribbean is at the heart of the Bank’s ninth capital increase. The mission of the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness is to ensure that we meet this mandate, that we do the right things and that we do them … [Read more...] about Welcome to the blog “Development that Works”