Blogs

16 Oct 2020

Women’s empowerment requires more than just economic resources

Although women’s economic empowerment has received increased attention from policymakers in the last decade, progress remains frustratingly slow. Gaps in wages, education, autonomy, and social...

30 Sep 2020

Peacebuilding programs are stronger when informed by evidence, despite the constraints of their environments

In response to new and ongoing violent conflicts, the international community increasingly reacts not just with humanitarian aid, but also with innovative transitional assistance and...

14 Sep 2020

How do food system interventions affect food security and nutrition? We’re mapping the evidence

Malnutrition is a global issue which disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). To make sure nutrition programmes that promote affordable, accessible, diverse and balanced...

11 Sep 2020

Phone surveys in developing countries need an abundance of caution

If you have looked at last year’s Nobel prize winners work in economics you will realize that it is heavily dependent on good quality primary...

01 Sep 2020

Opportunities, challenges, and strategies for evidence production and use in the COVID era: 3ie’s expert panel weighs in

Evidence is already playing a key role in shaping our responses to COVID-19. But at the same time that the pandemic creates opportunities to broaden...