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Reducing Corruption Among Local Politicians in Benin

Many governments have devolved some political and economic authority to local entities, hoping to achieve more accountable and effective governance at the local level. Yet political corruption often hinders effective delivery of local services like water, sanitation, or primary education. Increasing...

The Market for Local Agricultural Information in Western Kenya

This study in Western Kenya will test for failures in the market for local agricultural information and measure the impact of disseminating local information on farmers’ decisions to invest in agricultural inputs.

Access to Doctors and Health Outcomes in Nigeria

The researcher conducted a randomized evaluation to better understand how having a doctor on staff in a clinic affected the quality of health care and health outcomes in Nigeria. He found that doctors provided higher quality care than preexisting providers, and this higher quality translated to...

Closing the Early Learning Gap for Roma Children in Bulgaria

Elise Huillery
Joost de Laat
Kindergarten education is vital for a child’s success in primary school and later in life. However, kindergarten enrollment rates of children from ethnic minorities remain low. Researchers measured the impact of providing incentives and information about the importance of early education on the...