Our mission is to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. We do this through research, policy and scale engagement, and training.
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Cash for conservation: Climate action on a budget
Payments for Ecosystem Services can protect nature, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease local pollution at a low cost. But success depends on getting the scheme right—changing key aspects of program design can make them even more cost-effective.
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Bridging disciplines to shape sustainable rural futures in Africa
Rural Africa faces interconnected challenges, from climate change adaptation to soil restoration and others, that require more than isolated disciplinary responses. Addressing these complex issues demands research that is both methodologically rigorous and deeply grounded in local realities. Yet too...
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Building venture markets where none exist: Coordination, capital, and evidence
Access to finance is a foundational driver of inclusive and sustainable economic development. By expanding access to financial services, enabling innovation, and facilitating market participation, finance can empower households and firms, reduce poverty, and unlock growth opportunities. Over the...
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What we heard—and learned—at the India AI Impact Summit
Our team had a whirlwind week at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 last month, the largest annual global gathering on AI. We hosted an official, day-long seminar: AI for Social Good: Impact that Works. We shared how measuring real-world impact is essential to realizing AI’s potential while avoiding...