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Measuring the Demand for Aflatoxin Tested Maize

Researchers: Vivian HoffmanChristine MoserPartners: Global Center for Food Systems Innovation (GCFSI)International Food Policy Research InstituteOsho Grain Millers, LtdTexas A&M Agrilife...

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Aflatoxin Exposure and Child Stunting in Kenya

Researchers: Vivian HoffmannAdditional Researchers:  Kelly Jones, and Jef Leroy Partners: International Food Policy Research InstituteSample:  71 villages Country: KenyaStatus:  Ongoing Policy...

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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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Conditional Cash Transfers and HIV/AIDS Prevention in Malawi

Researchers: Rebecca ThorntonAdditional Researchers:  Hans-Peter Kohler Partners: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCountry: MalawiStatus:  Complete...

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Governance and the Effectiveness of Public Health Subsidies in Ghana, Kenya,...

Researchers: Rebecca Dizon-RossPascaline DupasJonathan RobinsonSample:  168 rural health facilities (72 in Ghana, 48 in Kenya, and 48 in Uganda) Country: GhanaKenyaUgandaStatus:  Ongoing Policy...

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Bolstering Coverage of Improved Sanitation in Bangladesh

Researchers: Raymond GuiterasMushfiq MobarakAdditional Researchers:  James Levinsohn Partners: Village Education Resource CenterWater AidSample:  380 neighborhood communities Country: BangladeshStatus:...

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Text Message Reminders for Malaria Treatment

Researchers: Gunther FinkJulia GoldbergPartners: Clinton Health Access InitiativeSample:  1,110 individuals Country: GhanaStatus:  Ongoing Policy Issue:In 2013, malaria killed more than 600,000 people...

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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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Measuring the Demand for Aflatoxin Tested Maize in Kenya

Researchers: Vivian HoffmanChristine MoserPartners: Global Center for Food Systems Innovation (GCFSI)International Food Policy Research InstituteOsho Grain Millers, LtdTexas A&M Agrilife...

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The Role of Exposure, Social Networks, and Marketing Messages in Households'...

Researchers: Pascaline DupasPartners: Acumen FundCFW ShopsSumitomo ChemicalSample:  1,120 households from six rural areas Country: KenyaStatus:  Ongoing Content of the Evaluation:In Kenya, malaria is...

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Worms at Work: Long-run Impacts of Child Health Gains from Deworming in Kenya

Researchers: Sarah BairdJoan Hamory HicksMichael KremerEdward MiguelPartners: Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS)Ministry of Health, KenyaSocial Science Research CouncilWorld BankSample:...

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Governance and the Effectiveness of Public Health Subsidies in Ghana, Kenya,...

Researchers: Rebecca Dizon-RossPascaline DupasJonathan RobinsonSample:  168 rural health facilities (72 in Ghana, 48 in Kenya, and 48 in Uganda) Country: GhanaKenyaUgandaStatus:  Ongoing Policy...

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Communication for Development in Ghana

Researchers: Gunther FinkDean KarlanRobert OseiChristopher UdryPartners: Ghana Health ServiceUNICEFVOTO MobileSample:  216 villages (4,269 households) Country: GhanaStatus:  Ongoing Policy...

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Girl Empowerment in Rural Liberia

Additional Researchers:  Kelly Hallman, Elizabeth Kelvin, Berk Ozler, Juliette Seban Partners: International Rescue Committee (IRC)Sample:  2,000 adolescent girls Country: LiberiaStatus:  Ongoing...

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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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Balancing Health Benefits and Risks of ACT Subsidies for Africa

Researchers: Jessica CohenPascaline DupasSimone SchanerSample:  over 2,700 households in rural Kenya Country: KenyaStatus:  Complete Context of the Evaluation:In Kenya, ACTs are now the only effective...

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Pricing Health Products in Northern Uganda

Researchers: Greg FischerDean KarlanMargaret McConnellPia RafflerSample:  3,884 individuals Country: UgandaStatus:  Ongoing Policy Issue:Previous research suggests that charging even very small user...

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Savings Accounts for Village Micro-entrepreneurs in Kenya

Researchers: Pascaline DupasJonathan RobinsonPartners: Kenya Rural Enterprise Program (K-Rep) Development AgencySample:  279 small-scale entrepreneurs Country: KenyaStatus:  Complete Short Description:...

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The Socio-economic Impacts of Ebola on Households in Sierra Leone

Researchers: Rachel GlennersterTavneet SuriAdditional Researchers:  Kristen Himlein, Nina Rosas Raffo Partners: Statistics Sierra LeoneWorld BankSample:  approximately 2,500 households Country: Sierra...

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The Impact of Ebola on Market Prices in Sierra Leone

Researchers: Rachel GlennersterTavneet SuriPartners: International Growth Center (IGC)Sample:  157 markets Country: Sierra Leone/LiberiaStatus:  Ongoing Policy Issue:The Government of Sierra Leone and...

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