On Feb. 10-11, CGD will host a workshop to examine the drivers, consequences, and pathways to prevent school-related violence in low- and middle-income countries. Register to watch the research workshop virtually over the two days, or to attend the policy panel discussion in person at our Washington, DC, offices on Feb 10 at 4PM ET.
https://t.co/SjYdDZHyYN
Investing in girls’ and women’s education and training is essential for expanding economic
opportunities and is a proven pathway to poverty reduction.
Our new girls'education brochure, “Count Me In,” is out!
https://t.co/QYjBSOOVGn
#InvestInPeople
👧🏽While it is important to continue to deliver quality #education to all children in #Pakistan, more girl-specific interventions are needed in the country.
Download our report authored by @jdbaron@NeelamEjaz@iva_trako Mary Bend & Jessica D. Lee:
https://t.co/1j7QylYaSg
📣Hey you! Yes, you! Our new report authored by @jdbaron@NeelamEjaz@iva_trako Mary Bend & Jessica D. Lee, "Breaking Barriers, Improving Futures Challenges and Solutions for Girls’ #Education in #Pakistan" is out!
🔽Download it now: https://t.co/ujKixLggzh
@WBG_Gender
👧🏽While it is important to continue to deliver quality #education to all children in #Pakistan, more girl-specific interventions are needed in the country.
Download our new report authored by @jdbaron@NeelamEjaz@iva_trako Mary Bend & Jessica D. Lee:
https://t.co/1j7QylYaSg
Check out our VoxDev piece summarizing the impacts of an after school program in 🇸🇻. We find important short-term effects in school-based violence and attendance. We also explore emotion regulation as channel. @wb_research
📣Hey you! Yes, you! Our new report authored by @jdbaron@NeelamEjaz@iva_trako Mary Bend & Jessica D. Lee, "Breaking Barriers, Improving Futures Challenges and Solutions for Girls’ #Education in #Pakistan" is out!
🔽Download it now: https://t.co/1QdJzKr4HP
@WBG_Gender
📣Hey you! Yes, you! Our new report authored by @jdbaron@NeelamEjaz@iva_trako Mary Bend & Jessica D. Lee, "Breaking Barriers, Improving Futures Challenges and Solutions for Girls’ #Education in #Pakistan" is out!
🔽Download it now: https://t.co/AZ6eV6SpEO
@WBG_Gender
Michael Kremer will join Africa LEADS with a seminal lecture on the returns to investing in knowledge and the opportunity to scaling up interventions that work, don’t miss it
Innovative research accelerates development. Join us as we launch the #AfricaLEADS program in Cape Town next week. The goal: Connect @WorldBank operations, policy, and research to drive change. Watch the video and register here: https://t.co/UFSsBKOvCy. https://t.co/9CjTpP2t0e
Peru's Women's Justice Centers ⬇️ GBV* by 10% + have intergenerational effects!
* self-reported DV, female deaths due to aggression & hospitalizations due to mental health
@micasviatschi & @iva_trako#EconTwitter cc. @TheSVRI
https://t.co/MZu7uS9zGO
Today in our blog post with Alaka Holla, we refer to our meta analysis (joint with @iva_trako and Magda B) on preschool programs around the World to motivate the need of financial instruments to increase investment in preschool. https://t.co/xWEIkzVO5a via @worldbank
The 4th DIME-KDIS Development Impact Conference will be held on Nov 2-3 in Washington DC. The deadline to register is Oct 26. Limited space for in-person attendance but one can also attend online. Check out the conference schedule and register NOW! https://t.co/lZ78RTisFX
Research into practice: Lessons from development impact evaluation.
Today on #VoxDevTalks, @alegovini joins us to discuss founding and leading DIME @WorldBank, and outlines key lessons from her extensive work with policymakers in developing countries: https://t.co/MvhtbOJyW8
Can you share your favorite examples of excellent process evaluations of projects in development settings?
Bonus points if you can point to one that's been published in a journal, but I'll take something from an institutional website as well!
Women’s career advancement increases decision-making power in the household, the effect spills over to female staff who are exposed to the new female supervisors as role models. Read Hannah Uckat’s results from her work in Bangladesh https://t.co/rTSFxSmLpX
@WorldBank has taken advantage of the explosion in data and AI analytics to generate just-in-time policy advice and analysis for our client countries. Join Esther Duflo, @alegovini, and me on May 1 as we explore new and revolutionary approaches to development.