Paul Adams

Why Gaza gains nothing from pop stars’ support Artists are entitled to share their views. Doing so is not always noble or wise

Artists are entitled to share their views. Doing so is not always noble or wise

04.07.2025 15:51 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 1

I have a new review article w/ Alessandra Voena on women's power in the household in LMICs (just submitted to JEL).

I've written ~6 review articles, and I think this is the best one. We make some useful conceptual points IMO. But you decide! Comments welcome!

seemajayachandran.com/womens_power...

30.06.2025 20:34 — 👍 93    🔁 26    💬 5    📌 0

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Just madly hitting refresh on World Bank Findex data, waiting for the 2024 results to drop…

02.07.2025 06:22 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Unlocking investment in small firms through performance-linked financial contracts Performance-linked contracts, increasingly enabled by financial technology, can better spur investment among small firms than rigid microcredit—especially for risk- and loss-averse business owners.

🆕 Unlocking investment in small firms through performance-linked financial contracts

Today on VoxDev, Muhammad Meki (@odid-qeh.bsky.social) discusses the impact of performance-linked contracts on small firms in Kenya and Pakistan: voxdev.org/topic/firms/...

02.06.2025 08:23 — 👍 5    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 1

The last time you used #MobileMoney – Did your transaction fail? Were you charged an extra fee? These hidden fees increase costs for users. That’s why we developed the Transaction Cost Index – to measure & monitor these hidden costs. Learn more about our latest findings on April 30th: bit.ly/4jDNpPj

22.04.2025 16:05 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

We tested three countries: Bangladesh, Tanzania, and Uganda. Two had overcharging rates below 1%, while one was significantly higher at 12%. Can you guess which one?

1️⃣ Bangladesh
2️⃣️ Tanzania
3️⃣ Uganda

📊 Show results

03.04.2025 15:47 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

What a great line-up! Sorry to miss it!

29.03.2025 13:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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Hello, World! IPA is now on BlueSky.
Bringing evidence, conversations, and the latest from #GlobalDev. Join us as we explore what works—and what doesn’t—to improve lives.
Follow along for research, RCTs, and impact in action.
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24.03.2025 15:36 — 👍 27    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 5