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Temporary Labor Migration as Mitigation: Strategies for Managing Seasonal Famine

Researchers: Gharad BryanShyamal ChowdhuryMushfiq MobarakPartners: AusAIDInitiative for Global Development Palli Karma Shohayok Foundation (PKSF)U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor...

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The Role of Incentives in the Distribution of Public Goods in Zambia

Researchers: Nava AshrafOriana BandieraKelsey JackPartners: Population Services International (PSI)Society for Family Health (SFH)Sample:  1,222 Hair stylists in Lusaka, Zambia Country: ZambiaStatus:...

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Slum Housing Upgrading In El Salvador, Mexico and Uruguay

Researchers: Ryan CooperSebastian GalianiPaul GertlerSebastian MartinezAdditional Researchers:  Adam Ross, Raimundo Undurraga Partners: TECHOSample:  2,373 households Country: Multiple Countries...

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The 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...

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Recruiting and Motivating Community Health Workers in Zambia

Researchers: Nava AshrafOriana BandieraScott LeePartners: Government of Zambia, Ministry of HealthCountry: ZambiaStatus:  Ongoing Context of the Evaluation:In 2010, the Government of Zambia announced a...

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Demand for Hospital Insurance in the Philippines

Researchers: Dean KarlanJonathan ZinmanAdditional Researchers:  Jennifer Ruger Partners: 3IE - International Initiative for Impact EvaluationGreen Bank, Inc.Research Institute for Mindanao Culture at...

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Health Education for Microcredit Clients in Peru

Researchers: Rita HamadDean KarlanAdditional Researchers:  Lia CH Fernald Partners: Freedom From HungerPRISMASample:  2130 clients (85% women) distributed among 135 village banks in the city of...

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Commitment 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:...

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Credit 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...

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Impact 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...

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Primary 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...

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Providing 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...

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Saving 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...

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The 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...

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Chlorine 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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Nurse-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...

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Free 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...

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Online 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:...

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Recruiting 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...

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Chlorine 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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