Beyond names and numbers - understanding data de-identification

Social science research often involves collecting data through direct interactions with individuals, households, and communities. This data generally includes detailed personal and sensitive…

Missing the forest for the seedlings: The importance of long-term follow-up impact evaluations

Most impact evaluations capture short-term (1-2 year) results, but development interventions often aim to shape outcomes over entire lifetimes or even future generations. For example, designers of a…

Nine common challenges geospatial analysis can solve: real-world case studies from 3ie

For evaluators, some of the most pressing challenges are also the most difficult to address with traditional data collection methods. How do you gather reliable data in places you can’t easily reach?…

A resource for transforming food systems has gone dormant: our (formerly) living Evidence and Gap Map

Staying up-to-date with the latest research on food systems and nutrition is more important than ever to work towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2025 SDG report calls for action on…

Where evidence meets impact — a shared journey at ESA Africa

It is always a bit magical when a conference turns into a conversation—and then into a movement. That’s what it felt like at this year’s Economic Science Association (ESA) Africa Conference hosted by…