When 150 researchers work in over 40 countries

ECONOMY

by THE OLBIOS TEAM

What is poverty? In the field of international development, rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes are often missing factors in the quest to test and hone the effectiveness of specific intervention. “Innovations for Poverty Action,” a New Haven-based non-profit consultancy, seeks to fill this vital niche by bridging the gap between academia and development policy in practice, matching good intentions with robust evidence. Founded in 2002 by economics professor Dean Karlan, the organization was intended from the outset as a vehicle to apply social science tools, mainly from economics, psychology, political science and public health in order to design and test programs that adapt to the local context and the real behaviors of people. Innovations for Poverty Action disseminates the lessons taught to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world, working with these stakeholders to bring successful projects to scale. Every year since its inception, the organization has doubled in size, and currently manages projects in over forty countries worldwide, drawing upon a network of more than 150 researchers – including some of the most recognized names in development economics. Innovations for Poverty Action_website Website: http://www.poverty-action.org/

 

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