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Posted 2009-01-11
New (almost) randomized trial of nutrition intervention in Senegal
A new World Bank study finds that a targeted nutrition intervention benefits younger children, but not older ones. The paper also addresses the issue of how to measure impact when the integrity of a randomized design cannot be fully preserved.
Posted 2009-01-10
Migrants save more when they have control over the use of remittances
In a recent study by Nava Ashraf and colleagues, US-based migrants from El Salvador were given the opportunity to channel remittances into savings accounts in their home country. Migrants were randomly allocated varying amounts of control over El Salvador-based savings. Initial results indicate that migrant demand for these accounts is higher when they migrants have greater control over them: nearly twice as many open a savings account if they have the option of joint or exclusive ownership of the account rather than an account can be in the remittance recipient’s name only.
Posted 2008-12-16
New impact evaluation website
The Latin American Impact Evaluation Network, a 3ie partner organization, have launched their website. Click here to access the site.
Posted 2008-12-06
Health insurance in China increases acccess, but not amongst the poor
A new impact study of the New Cooperative Medical Scheme in China finds that utilization of health services inceases by 20 to 30 percent, but with no impact for the poorest. The scheme increased ownership of expensive equipment at health facilities, but did not reduce the cost per case. For more details click here.
Posted 2008-11-16
Randomized evaluation of a governance intervention in Nigeria
A randomized control trial carried out during last year's elections showed that intimidation was an effective means of affecting voter turnout. But an anti-violence campaign by the NGO Action Aid had a significant impact in reducing violence. Click here to access the paper.
Posted 2008-11-08
New report on approaches and initiatives for impact evaluation in development
The German Foreign Ministry (BMZ) has produced a new report discussing approaches to rigorous impact evaluation, the different initiatives, and the implications for German development cooperation. To access the report (in German) click here.
Posted 2008-10-13
Cash transfers reduce child labour
A new impact study of an unconditional cash transfer in Ecuador finds that the transfer reduces child labour, especially amongst girls. To read the study click here.
Posted 2008-09-27
Two new impact studies
Impact study finds a significant impact of health insurance in Mexico on reducing catastrophic health expenditure. Click here to read more.
Support for self-help groups increases female empowerment in Andhra Pradesh. Click here to read more.
Posted 2008-09-13
Assessing Development Impact
The papers from the PEGNET conference, Assessing Development Impact, are available here.
Posted 2008-09-13
UK Parliamentary Committee calls for more impact evaluations
In a recent report on aid effectiveness, the UK Select Committee on International Development recommended more funding for independent, rigorous impact evaluations. Read the full report here.
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