Evidence-based solutions reaching millions of people worldwide
Our research in India demonstrated that grouping students by learning level, rather than age, dramatically improved outcomes. This approach has now been adopted by governments and NGOs reaching over 60 million children across multiple countries.
Mobile phone reminders to parents about vaccination schedules in India increased immunization rates by 35%. This low-cost intervention has been scaled nationwide, protecting millions of children from preventable diseases.
Our multi-country evaluation of ultra-poor graduation programs showed sustainable poverty reduction. The model combining asset transfers, training, and coaching is now implemented by governments and organizations globally.
Evidence from Kenya on farmer training methods led to redesigned extension services, improving agricultural productivity and incomes for hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers across East Africa.
Free chlorine dispensers at water sources in Kenya reduced child diarrhea by 25%. The intervention has been scaled to millions of people across Africa, improving health outcomes at low cost.
Our research on commitment savings accounts in the Philippines showed significant increases in savings and business investments. This evidence influenced financial product design globally.
Our research directly informs government policy and program design
Multiple state governments adopted evidence-based pedagogical approaches, reaching millions of students and improving learning outcomes significantly.
Governments in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Peru launched national programs based on our graduation model research, targeting ultra-poor households.
Evidence on community health worker effectiveness influenced WHO guidelines and national health policies across sub-Saharan Africa.
Our research on unconditional cash transfers informed the design of social protection programs reaching millions in Kenya, Ghana, and beyond.
Findings on farmer training and input subsidies led to policy changes affecting agricultural programs across multiple East African countries.
IPA co-founders and affiliated researchers have received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their pioneering work in randomized evaluations for poverty reduction.
Over 1,000 academic publications in top journals, making rigorous evidence accessible to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide.
Trained thousands of researchers, government officials, and NGO staff in rigorous evaluation methods and evidence-based decision making.
Our work has influenced development practices globally, with major donors and implementing organizations now prioritizing evidence-based approaches.
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