Temporary Labor Migration as Mitigation: Strategies for Managing Seasonal Famine
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View ArticleSlum Housing Upgrading In El Salvador, Mexico and Uruguay
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View ArticleThe Role of Fees and Information in Healthcare Decisions in Mali
Researchers: Mark DeanAnja SautmannPartners: Mali Health Organization ProjectSample: 1,050 households Country: MaliStatus: Ongoing Policy Issue:Many countries have succeeded in reducing their child...
View ArticleRecruiting and Motivating Community Health Workers in Zambia
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View ArticleDemand for Hospital Insurance in the Philippines
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View ArticleHealth Education for Microcredit Clients in Peru
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View ArticleCommitment Savings Accounts and Quitting Smoking in the Philippines
Researchers: Xavier GinéDean KarlanJonathan ZinmanPartners: Green Bank, Inc.World BankSample: 2,000 regular smokers who wish to quit smoking in Butuan City, Mindanao Country: PhilippinesStatus:...
View ArticleCredit with Health Insurance: Evidence from the Philippines
Researchers: Xavier GinéDean KarlanJonathan ZinmanPartners: Green Bank, Inc.Office of Population Studies at the University of San CarlosResearch Institute for Mindanao Culture at Xavier...
View ArticleImpact of Malaria Education on the Health of Microfinance Clients in Benin
Researchers: Dean KarlanBram ThuysbaertPartners: Freedom From HungerPADMESample: 3,000-5,000 microfinance clients in semi-rural Benin Country: BeninStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Evaluating the...
View ArticlePrimary School Deworming in Kenya
Researchers: Michael KremerEdward MiguelPartners: Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS)Sample: Over 30,000 primary school children, 6-18 years old Country: KenyaStatus: Complete Short...
View ArticleProviding Sexual and Reproductive Health Advice via SMS in Uganda
Researchers: Julian JamisonDean KarlanAdditional Researchers: Pia Raffler Partners: Google.orgGrameen Foundation UgandaMTNSample: 60 villages in Masaka, Mpigi, Mityana, and Mubende districts in...
View ArticleSaving for Health Expenditures in Kenya
Researchers: Pascaline DupasJonathan RobinsonSample: 771 individuals, 113 ROSCAs Country: KenyaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Testing the demand for and impact of commitment savings devices...
View ArticleThe Hunger Project's "Epicenter" Scale up Strategy in Ghana
Researchers: Dean KarlanBram ThuysbaertChristopher UdryPartners: The Hunger ProjectSample: 112 communities in the Eastern Region of Ghana Country: GhanaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Evaluating...
View ArticleChlorine Dispensers for Safe Water in Kenya
Researchers: Michael KremerJessica LeinoEdward MiguelAlix ZwaneCountry: KenyaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Lack of clean water makes millions of children sick each year, affecting their ability...
View ArticleNurse-led Screening and Counseling for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence...
Researchers: Jhumka GuptaAdditional Researchers: Claudia Diaz Olavarrieta Partners: Mexican Foundation for Family Planning (MEXFAM)Secretariat of Health of Mexico CityThe National Institute of Public...
View ArticleFree Distribution or Cost-Sharing: Evidence from a Malaria Prevention...
Researchers: Jessica CohenPascaline DupasSample: Prenatal clients Country: KenyaStatus: Complete Short Description: Bednets treated with insecticide are a proven way to deter mosquitoes and prevent...
View ArticleOnline Sexual Education Modules for Schools in Urban Colombia
Researchers: Alberto ChongMarco González-NavarroDean KarlanMartin ValdiviaPartners: Grupo de Análisis para el Desarrollo (GRADE)ProfamiliaSample: 66 schools across 20 cities in Colombia Country:...
View ArticleRecruiting and Motivating Community Health Workers in Zambia
Researchers: Nava AshrafOriana BandieraScott LeePartners: Government of Zambia, Ministry of HealthSample: 1,585 job applicants in 48 districts Country: ZambiaStatus: Complete Policy Issue:The...
View ArticleChlorine Dispensers for Safe Water in Kenya
Researchers: Michael KremerJessica LeinoEdward MiguelAlix ZwaneCountry: KenyaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Lack of clean water makes millions of children sick each year, affecting their ability...
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