Noam Angrist

📣 Our partnership b/w World Bank & What Works Hub for Global Education @wwhglobaled.bsky.social aims to ensure large-scale government-led education reforms are backed by evidence & implemented at quality on the ground
➡️ Read about Implementation Science for Education 👇
www.wwhge.org/resources/in...

Since USAID’s closure @datafirst.bsky.social's AFLEARN data hub has worked to preserve essential education data from over 43 countries, representing over 20 years of evidence. Great to see partners working together to address challenges imposed by aid cuts: www.datafirst.uct.ac.za/aflearn/data...

Investing in implementation science, so ‘what works’ actually works in practice - What Works Hub for Global Education The blog announces a new partnership – the Implementation Science for Education (ISE) programme between the World Bank Foundational Learning Compact (FLC) and the What Works Hub for Global Education.

📣 New blog!

@noamangrist.bsky.social ( @wwhglobaled.bsky.social), Luis Benveniste (World Bank), Nathanael Bevan and Judith Herbertson (UK's FCDO) announce a new partnership: the Implementation Science for Education (ISE) programme.

Learn more: www.wwhge.org/resources/in...

India Scale-Up Summit 2025: An ASPIRE Convening YouTube video by J-PAL

Can research skills be integrated into operational implementation?

@noamangrist.bsky.social discusses scaling-up & embedding evidence directly into the implementation process at the India Scale-Up Summit 👇

@wwhglobaled.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/QZ_UqVs...

India Scale-Up Summit 2025: An ASPIRE Convening The India Scale-Up Summit 2025: An ASPIRE Convening brings together some of the finest minds in India to chart the next phase of scaling up evidence-based programs in India.

Today, the CSAE's @noamangrist.bsky.social joins the India Scale-Up Summit in Delhi to explore pathways for scaling evidence-based programmes.

Hosted by ASPIRE & @j-pal.bsky.social South Asia.

@wwhglobaled.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social
www.povertyactionlab.org/event/india-...

Master of Public Policy Are you someone who has made direct contributions to your community, country or region? Are you ready to take the next step? Our master’s programme will develop your understanding of public policy cha...

Join the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social Master of Public Policy program! Admissions are open until 2 December 2025. ⬇️
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp

✨“People matter more than projects and places—we follow the people.”

At our town hall, co-founders @noamangrist.bsky.social and Moitshepi Matsheng answer questions from the team, sharing lessons learned and thoughts on what the future holds for Youth Impact.

Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now Cuts to global education funding will forgo at least $100 billion in lifetime earnings. Supporting national governments to leverage domestic financing to improve foundational learning should be a prio...

New in @voxdev.bsky.social, I joined @noamangrist.bsky.social, Pia Britto, @gamblingondev.bsky.social, Michelle Kaffenberger, and @deankarlan.bsky.social on the impact of funding cuts and what we can do to continue progress despite them.
voxdev.org/topic/educat...

This week in development economics at VoxDev: 05/09/2025 This week we featured research on conflict and development, foundational learning and more...

This week we featured research on conflict and development, foundational learning and more...

Read a summary of this work here:
voxdev.org/topic/week-d...

Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now Foreign aid must prioritise supporting national governments to leverage domestic financing to improve foundational learning. We explain why.

In the latest @wwhglobaled.bsky.social article by the CSAE's @noamangrist.bsky.social, @gamblingondev.bsky.social & co-authors, researchers argue that foreign aid has a continued & critical role to play & highlight specific & highly leveraged roles for foreign aid.

Experts warn that cuts to global education funding will cost at least $100 billion in lifetime earnings Co-authored by Noam Angrist, Stefan Dercon and Michelle Kaffenberger from the What Works Hub for Global Education and colleagues, a new article highlights that investing in just one year of…

💡NEW: It's time for foreign aid to prioritise foundational learning, argues @wwhglobaled.bsky.social.

Their analysis shows that investing in just one year of foundational learning programmes boosts children's future earnings by $164 billion.👇
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/experts...

Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now Cuts to global education funding will forgo at least $100 billion in lifetime earnings. Supporting national governments to leverage domestic financing to improve foundational learning should be a prio...

⭐NEW @voxdev.bsky.social article by the CSAE's @noamangrist.bsky.social & @gamblingondev.bsky.social argues that foreign aid has a continued & critical role to play in education, & highlights specific & highly leveraged roles for foreign aid.

voxdev.org/topic/educat...

Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now - What Works Hub for Global Education Foreign aid must prioritise supporting national governments to leverage domestic financing to improve foundational learning. We explain why.

Cuts to global education funding will cost at least $100 billion in lifetime earnings. 💸

How foreign aid cuts to foundational learning programmes will dramatically impact earnings? And what should be done given the shrinking budgets?

📖 Find out in our new blog: www.wwhge.org/resources/do...

Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now - What Works Hub for Global Education Foreign aid must prioritise supporting national governments to leverage domestic financing to improve foundational learning. We explain why.

Our new piece on the value of ODA spending on foundational learning. When spent well, a little can go a long way. A year of smart investments can deliver $100+ billion in lifetime returns.
@wwhglobaled.bsky.social : www.wwhge.org/resources/do...
@voxdev.bsky.social: voxdev.org/topic/educat...

Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now Cuts to global education funding will forgo at least $100 billion in lifetime earnings. Supporting national governments to leverage domestic financing to improve foundational learning should be a prio...

🆕 Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now

By @noamangrist.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social, Pia Britto @unicef.org, @gamblingondev.bsky.social, Michelle Kaffenberger @wwhglobaled.bsky.social, @deankarlan.bsky.social & @benlpiper.bsky.social ⤵️

🌍 How can we maximise foundational learning improvements when resources are tight?

Join us after #UKFIET2025 to explore low-cost, high-impact strategies & evidence-based solutions in #education.

📍 Oxford | 19 Sep | 10am

🔗 www.wwhge.org/events/maxim...

Great to speak at the Conference on Quantitative Education Research at Stellenbosch University in South Africa w/ a unique mix of researchers, policymakers & practitioners, to hear from the Minister of Education + a stunning mountain backdrop! @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social @youthimpactorg.bsky.social

BUILDING RESILIENT EDUCATION SYSTEMS: EVIDENCE FROM LARGE SCALE RANDOMISED TRIALS IN FIVE COUNTRIES

Find out more about @noamangrist.bsky.social's (@blavatnikschool.bsky.social, @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @youthimpactorg.bsky.social) & co-authors' work on distance education across 5 countries.👇
www.csae.ox.ac.uk/building-res...

Living in remote areas shouldn’t be a death sentence [FREE TO READ] Mobile phone usage patterns can help to predict poverty and target service delivery in hard to reach places

Living in remote areas shouldn’t be a death sentence!

@financialtimes.com piece discusses the CSAE's @nmeriggi.bsky.social's work on remote access to vaccines in rural Sierra Leone (incl. a mention for @noamangrist.bsky.social's work on remote learning systems in 5 countries).👇
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Magical moments in the classroom are what it’s all about, and this is our way of staying grounded in what matters most: helping youth thrive . 💡📚

📸: Pictured are our co-founders Moitshepi Matsheng and @noamangrist.bsky.social facilitating sessions.
#ngwanakopele #stayingconnected

Compendiums - What Works Hub for Global Education A collection of compendiums related to improving education outcomes.

🔗 Explore our compendium on efficient and sustainable solutions to achieve foundational learning: www.wwhge.org/evidence-res...

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🔍 What is good evidence, really?

Our global team recently dove into this question during our annual evidence workshop, led by co-founder @noamangrist.bsky.social, unpacking what it truly means to be evidence-based and how that shapes our programs.

#GoodEvidence #EvidenceBased #CapacityBuilding

🚀 Who says training has to be expensive? Last week, we pulled off a nationwide virtual Teacher Training of Trainers (TOT) in Botswana for 143 master trainers from 143 schools across Kweneng, North East, North West, Kgatleng, Ghanzi, South East, Central, and Chobe regions— all trained online. 💻✨

CIES 2025: A/B testing in education has arrived! - What Works Hub for Global Education A/B testing is becoming increasingly prominent in global education. This blog highlights key A/B testing work from What Works Hub for Global Education partner organisations, featured in the CIES 2025 ...

A/B testing is becoming increasingly prominent in global education.

📍📖 Check out our blog summarising the A/B testing panel at #CIES2025, highlighting innovative work from our partners @youthimpactorg.bsky.social @poverty-action.bsky.social Rocket Learning and more: www.wwhge.org/resources/ci...

CIES 2025: A/B testing in education has arrived! - What Works Hub for Global Education A/B testing is becoming increasingly prominent in global education. This blog highlights key A/B testing work from What Works Hub for Global Education partner organisations, featured in the CIES 2025 ...

A/B testing is taking off in the education sector w/ 7 panels at the Comparative and International Education Society this year. A summary from @youthimpactorg.bsky.social @poverty-action.bsky.social Rocket Learning @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
www.wwhge.org/resources/ci...

We urge the UK government to keep supporting girls education, where the UK has been a leader in evidence-based progress. Signed by academics, entrepreneurs & celebrities including Malala. This cast of characters don't always band together, but for education, we must. sendmyfriend.org/2025/06/dear...

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Nice to be back with @jacobsfoundation.bsky.social among fellow fellows! @alexeble.bsky.social @marome1.bsky.social @boldinsights.bsky.social
➡️ For those interested in the future: jacobsfoundation.org/activity/jac...
@blavatnikschool.bsky.social @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @oxfordcsae.bsky.social

A tutoring program that works:
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💰 Just USD $12/child
📱 Delivered via SMS & phone
IPA led the evaluation of #mEducation in the Philippines a #FieldTested, cost-effective way to boost learning where in-person support is limited.
🔗 poverty-action.org/mEducation

What We’ve Learned About Scaling With Governments: A Three-Part Series on Government Partnership, Systems Change, and Getting Incentives Right | IPA

"Now is the time for more 1) evidence & efficiency to use the resources + 2) embedded local efforts even further within government systems," says @noamangrist.bsky.social‬.

📍➡️ @poverty-action.bsky.social‬ highlights our work on scaling with governments: poverty-action.org/what-weve-le...