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Nobel winners shine light on experiment-based policymaking

The 2019 Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences showed how evidence-based experiments can help improve the impact of international assistance.
Research in Action

Gender GENDER EQUALITY GOVERNANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH ECONOMICS Labour markets LABOUR MARKET

Improving job prospects for women: evidence for positive change

Why labour markets are failing women — and what might improve their work opportunities.
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Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 15:00
Research in Action

Gender ECONOMICS WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Harnessing the transformative potential of women’s financial inclusion

New technologies, behavioural interventions, and changes in social norms can address gender barriers to financial inclusion.
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Friday, January 18, 2019 - 15:00
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Gender

Transforming gender relations to achieve financial inclusion

Financial access alone is unlikely to transform women’s lives and livelihoods.
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Monday, December 10, 2018 - 13:00
Research in Action

HEALTH Gender Innovation

Innovations are bringing better health within reach

EHealth innovations need to be grounded in the local context and blend technical and social processes to overcome the stumbling blocks to better care for isolated populations.
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Monday, January 29, 2018 - 15:00
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Expanding women’s financial inclusion: A win-win for women and financial institutions

Rose, an astute and driven business woman runs a “table banking” operation in the heart of Nairobi.
Research in Action

ECONOMIES IN TRANSITION Gender

Building research capacity to inform practical policymaking

IDRC is committed to supporting cutting-edge research led by developing country experts to create lasting change. Building strong partnerships with regional researchers and organizations.
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Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:30
Research in Action

Gender Poverty alleviation

When growth is not enough: In pursuit of transformative economy

Africa has achieved impressive economic growth in the past 15 years; from 2001 to 2010, six of the world's ten fastest growing economies were in Africa. Although growth has been moderate in recent years, it is expected to regain strength.
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Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 10:30
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ECONOMICS Labour markets Gender

Highlight: Youth summit in Senegal on unemployment and insecurity

An international forum for Francophone youth was held in Dakar, Senegal in mid-October, ahead of the 15th Sommet de la Francophonie to be held November 29-30, 2014. Some 250 youth debated their own futures during the two-day event organized by Senegal’s Ministry of Youth, Employment, and Promotion of Civic Values, and the National Youth Council of Senegal (NYCS), in partnership with the Initiative prospective agricole et rurale. IDRC supported the forum.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 14:30
Research in Action

Economic and social development Development Economics Gender

Harnessing demographic change for economic growth in Africa

The impact of demographic change on economic growth in Kenya and South Africa is the focus of two articles published in the 2014 Policy in Focus magazine.
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Friday, April 17, 2015 - 19:00

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