Adam Trowbridge

Development economics and M&E | MIDP @Georgetown alum | Interested in evidence-based aid & development policy

[WFP Evaluation @WFP_Evaluation]

What do we know about 💵cash and in-kind transfers in humanitarian settings? Not enough!

Our latest blog summarises 5️⃣ findings from a recent literature review

@USAIDSavesLives @artrowbridge @iva_trako @dahyeon_jeong @wb_research @ALNAP @RESCUE_Airbel

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[Adam Trowbridge @artrowbridge]

@batemanenroute @EvilGeniusPub I miss Tales from the Hood. Haven’t seen anything else quite like it since. Hopping you get some recommendations!

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@keithives @Potbelly @keithives on it.

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#FreePeterBiar

[International Growth Centre @The_IGC]

A msg from Sir Paul Collier: "I'm very troubled by the arrest of Peter Biar Ajak, our South Sudan Sr Advisor. Peter has been deeply involved in peace & reconciliation efforts in South Sudan. I ask that govt either files formal charges against him or releases him." #FreePeterBiar

[Justin Wolfers @JustinWolfers]

Incentives matter. #teachecon https://t.co/6SeC4xDfPh

[The Airbel Impact Lab at the IRC @RESCUE_Airbel]

"Humanitarians need both an ethical and evidence-driven human experimentation framework for new technologies" from the @SSIReview https://t.co/OCrzxxjR6m

[Michael Igoe @AlterIgoe]

Roughly equivalent to @USAID's entire annual budget. Natural disasters are expensive. https://t.co/4deZIoXryz

[Adam Trowbridge @artrowbridge]

A fantastic choice for @DFID_UK! https://t.co/Sv2ufYq1Mb

[Rachel Glennerster @rglenner]

Honored and excited to be taking on role as @DFID_UK Chief Economist in January. Thanks for all the congrats.
https://t.co/uBeqKsJ1rf

[Keith B. Ives @keithives]

Work in Int. Development/Econ Evaluation? Apply to @CAUSALDesign's Expert Roster for short-term consultancy work: https://t.co/cRSgvAnqM2

[Adam Trowbridge @artrowbridge]

Ashamed of where the US stands on maternal mortality, but proud of the progress my home state has made. Scale it up! https://t.co/Rou24gNhm0

[Bruce Wydick @BruceWydick]

The puzzles of machine learning, neural networks, and AI. Algorithms becoming so smart, we can't understand them.
https://t.co/BYQ5gotH69

[Adam Trowbridge @artrowbridge]

.@Reuters Fragility and conflict are the root of famines, & must be addressed. But large response is needed to save lives now. Political will lacking

[Adam Trowbridge @artrowbridge]

Two @Reuters headlines from Tuesday- "Global glut" and "mass starvation." Let that sink in.

[Innovations for Poverty Action @poverty_action]

Are cash or chickens better for the world's poor? Development world: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That's unacceptable @cblatts says
https://t.co/aPRAVccC1S

[Adam Trowbridge @artrowbridge]

“Trump doesn’t know much about South Sudan, and to us that’s a blessing.” Machar thinks he'll have an ally in Trump. https://t.co/awOVuFfcDU

[William Easterly @bill_easterly]

The theory of rational ignorance is pretty appealing right now

[John Lewis @repjohnlewis]

I’ve marched, protested, been beaten and arrested--all for the right to vote. Friends of mine gave their lives. Honor their sacrifice. Vote.

[FCDO Research, Science and Technology @FCDOResearch]

For those who work in the #humanitarian field and want to get more from #Evaluation New guide from @ALNAP https://t.co/qjIuiONFb0 #Disasters

[Gayle Smith @GayleSmith]

Proud that U.S. continues to stand by people of #SouthSudan. Heartbroken that $ must go to keep people alive and not #development progress https://t.co/OuPCdzizeQ

[David Evans @DaveEvansPhD]

.@CBlatts on how researchers actually learn https://t.co/8KTHKLQnZ3