In May 2023 we conducted a pilot in Ethiopia to evaluate the use of audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASI) to ask highly sensitive questions about the impact of conflict. Read our paper in Economics Letters link in🧵, listen to Sophie's podcast bit.ly/4ctHvMP

I am looking for a deputy & thought partner Center for Global Development: record of strong research, interest in management (eg mentoring younger researchers), proven ability & desire to impact policy, strategic thinker. Team worker & builder. Based in DC. Please submit soon! …erforglobaldevelopment.applytojob.com/apply/RFQzzCZV…

New blog: Sophie von Russdorf, Kath Ford & @martafavara describe how YL addressed the challenges faced when collecting data from traumatised respondents in conflict hit areas in Ethiopia, using innovative audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASI): bit.ly/3Mq3ZUf

How do we build a "bridge between the big ideas, the rigorous analysis, & the thoughtful consensus-building needed to deliver change"?📝 In her first blog post as Center for Global Development President, Rachel Glennerster shares lessons on delivering policy reform: bit.ly/3Xsypdy

Can female leaders help to contain conflict violence? In my job market paper I study this question empirically in the context of the Colombian 🇨🇴 civil war. A quick 🧵summarizing my main findings👇#EconJobMarket

📢 New Working Paper Alert! 🧵#EconTwitter “Resource Windfalls, Public Expenditures, and Local Economies” with Juan Pablo Rud We study whether inter-governmental transfers to local governments can stimulate economic activity. 👉 ifs.org.uk/publications/r…

"When the Data You Have Aren’t the Data You Need: School-Related Violence Data Availability in Low- and Middle-Income Countries" (with Susannah Hares, Gabriela Smarrelli, and DongYi Wu) is now forthcoming at World Development! Read the working paper here cgdev.org/publication/wh…

At the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence against Children, 101 countries submitted pledges to action to end abuse against children. Yi Ning Wong & Gabriela Smarrelli review the details of the pledges, and if they're bold enough ⬇ bit.ly/3P8660e

Violence against students in schools is a major problem around the world. We have the data to show that. But most education systems don't have the data to see if they're making progress in reducing violence, nor to pinpoint who is perpetrating violence. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Workshop alert 🚨 Submit your paper on economics focusing on health in Lower-and-Middle Income Countries to the 2025 IFS-GHE workshop in London on 16-17 May. Submissions are open until February 15, 2025. Further details and submission link at: ifs.org.uk/events/call-pa…

Letting Asylum Seekers Work Is Not a “Pull Factor” - why do politicians get away with repeating this evidence-free argument? cgdev.org/blog/letting-a…

The second Trump administration is bringing significant shifts in aid and development policy. Stay updated with Center for Global Development expert analysis on major policies, decisions, and impacts from the new administration. ⬇ cgdev.org/tags/second-tr…

Fom Rachel Bonnifield and me: Fact-checking Elon's claims about USAID

I put together an overview of recent developments in the literature on gender-based violence for AEA Journals There's enough material for 2x 1.5hr lectures. I've covered the material in labor & gender economics classes I hope they can be helpful! dropbox.com/scl/fi/ea7v96g…

Seminario MAP Febrero 2025: ¿Cuál es el impacto de la Jornada Escolar Completa en Perú? Antonio Campos de GRADE presentará su investigación sobre los efectos persistentes de esta reforma educativa en rendimiento académico y otras variables. Lunes 17 febrero, 12PM (hora Perú) 1/2

New on the WORLD Bank’s Development Impact Blog: Lelys Dinarte-Diaz, IPA’s Ricardo Morel & Florence Dzame share evidence from Liberia, Chicago, and El Salvador showing how therapy interventions can reduce violent behavior among #youth in low-income settings➡️ bit.ly/cbtblog0212 While

I am looking for a senior research analyst to work with me Center for Global Development to support me as part of Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) an education evidence panel that advises governments on education investments. I am looking for strong research and communication skills Deadline May 5 …erforglobaldevelopment.applytojob.com/apply/dyAM7xjH…

On this Int'l Day to #EndCorporalPunishment, Center for Global Development experts launch a new data hub tracking school-related violence in 92 LMICs—highlighting data gaps, prevalence of violence, & the need for action. Gabriela Smarrelli & Yi Ning Wong break down what you'll find: cgdev.org/blog/new-data-…

What do we learn about how to implement parent-adolescent interventions from a pilot to combat early marriage in Bangladesh? cgdev.org/publication/ta… Great analysis from Radhika Nagesh, Gabriela Smarrelli, et al.

🗓️ July 24, 4 PM ET ➡️ As a part of #ABCDE2025, Center for Global Development & World Bank Research are hosting an expert-led panel on education policy. With: Dev Patel, Christina Brown, Lee Crawfurd, Gabriela Smarrelli, and Deon Filmer. Register: link.cgdev.org/l/683263/2025-…