Tag: CGD

• May 28, 2014

  A Behavioral Economics Approach to Development

  This is an exciting time to be applying behavioral economics to development practice and policy. In fact, much of what is discussed in this video is what I am applying to my work in Kenya with churches. This video explains why designing programs and policies is just as important, if not more important, than what…
• May 22, 2014

  Cash Transfers 101

  Are we doing more good than the poor could do with the same amount of money? This is the newest and most important question in the aid and development industry for those who care about transparency, effectiveness, and stewardship. Cash transfers are the new ‘index funds’ to be used as a benchmark for development projects…
• April 23, 2014

  The Aid Debate is Growing Up

  Last week was “aid week” on Oxfam’s From Poverty to Power blog and one thing is clear: the aid debate has grown up. No longer are we arguing over the efficacy of distributing insecticide mosquito nets for free (thanks J-PAL), we are now actually moving somewhere productive and confronting real issues. Nicola Mclvor lists some…