Search our database of 1,200+ summaries of randomized evaluations conducted by our affiliates in 96 countries. To browse key policy recommendations from a subset of these evaluations, visit the Policy Publications tab above.

in-home fireplace

Providing information on wood heating to decrease indoor air pollution in France

Coralie Chevallier
Elise Huillery
Mathieu Perona
Rita Abdel Sater

Informing Policy with Research in Brazil

Jonas Hjort
Diana Moreira
Gautam Rao
Juan Francisco Santini
Large group of women wearing headscarves seated on wooden mat

Empowering Female Migrant Workers to Access Quality Overseas Placement Services in Indonesia

Samuel Bazzi
Lisa Cameron
Firman Witoelar Kartaadipoetra
Simone Schaner
Young woman holding cash in DRC

A Multifaceted Approach to Increase Women’s Empowerment in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Manuela Angelucci
Rachel M. Heath
Eva Noble
Two men standing outdoors in front of a workshop in Uganda

The Impact of Disclosing Soft Skills Certificates at Recruitment on Labor Market Outcomes in Uganda

Vittorio Bassi
Aisha Nansamba
Three school girls stand with a chalkboard sign that reads "Education."

Providing Life Skills Training and Mentoring To Reduce School Dropout Among Girls in India

Eric Edmonds
Benjamin Feigenberg
Jessica Leight
Displaying 321-328 of 1218

Community Based Rangeland Management in Namibia

David Coppock
Luke Crowley
Susan Durham
Dylan Groves
Julian Jamison
Dean Karlan
Brien Norton
R. Douglas Ramsey
In Namibia, researchers measured the impact of a community-based natural resource management program on livestock assets, income, social cohesion, and land quality. Community-based rangeland management improved rangeland grazing management, community governance of the rangelands, and farmer...

The Effects of Exposure to Financial Markets on Voter Behavior in Israel

Saumitra Jha
Moses Shayo
In many societies facing violent conflict, policymakers have attempted a number of strategies to reduce conflict and generate support for peace initiatives, but rarely consider the role that exposure to financial markets can play in mitigating social conflict. Researchers evaluated the impacts of...
Woman on computer in Rajasthan, India

Empowering Female Leaders and Voters in Rajasthan, India

Abhijit Banerjee
Esther Duflo
Clement Imbert
Rohini Pande
Researchers evaluated a voter information campaign and exploited the random assignment of reservations for women in village councils to measure the impact of information and reduced incumbent advantage on village council elections. Both interventions increased the number of candidates and drove the...
Group of people using phone in Pakistan

Using a Technology-Based Solution to Reduce Public Health Worker Absenteeism in Pakistan

Michael Callen
Saad Gulzar
Ali Hasanain
Yasir Khan

Improving Community Workers' and Beneficiaries' Well-being through a National Conditional Cash Transfer Program in the Dominican Republic

The Impact of Deliberative Political Campaigns on Voter Behavior in the Philippines

Thomas Fujiwara
Cecilia Pe Lero
Gabriel López-Moctezuma
Daniel Rubenson
Leonard Wantchekon

Summer Jobs Improve Employment Outcomes for Connected Youth

Jonathan Davis
Sara Heller
J-PAL logo

Social Incentives and Tax Compliance in Bangladesh

Nasiruddin Ahmed
Raj Chetty
Mushfiq Mobarak
Aminur Rahman
Monica Singhal
Researchers studied the impact of an innovative taxpayer recognition program that appealed to business owners’ desires for social recognition on firms’ VAT tax compliance and payment rates in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Preliminary results suggested that in areas where some firms were already paying taxes...