The effective design, implementation and evaluation of public policies rely on accurate socioeconomic data. It would be impossible, for instance, to implement a poverty alleviation program without knowing who the relevant target populations are, where they liv... More »
A menudo nos encontramos con políticas públicas que buscan incidir de manera directa o indirecta en el empoderamiento de las mujeres y las niñas, pero ¿cómo podemos encontrar en los datos si hubo un aumento (o un retroceso) gracias a dicha intervención y de qu... More »
Over the course of the last two decades, there has been a significant trend toward urbanization worldwide as the promise of jobs and wealth has driven many people to relocate. A record 54 percent of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, with the lar... More »
Global poverty has been decreasing over the past two decades as a result of fast-paced economic growth. The number of people living in extreme poverty, which is defined as a household subsisting on less than $1.90 a day, fell by more than 60 percent over this ... More »
Most firms in today’s economy are dependent on financial services such as lending or insurance. Developed countries are at the forefront of financial availability in terms of both institutions and regulations. By ensuring broad access to finance, countries pr... More »
Halldór Thorgeirsson, Director for Strategy at the UN Climate Change Secretariat, shares his insights into international political negotiations, the implications of the Paris climate agreement, and why it is so important to empower cities, private companies, a... More »
In this digital age, the ubiquity of mobile Internet creates tremendous opportunities for individuals and communities. Success in unlocking social and economic opportunities requires that global communities foster inclusion by supporting individuals from disad... More »
Considering Peruvian aggregate figures, we can see high GDP growth rates and exports, as well as significant poverty reduction during the last 15 years. However, regions such as Huancavelica, Ayacucho, and Cajamarca, to mention a few, are not performing well a... More »
India’s Child Labor Act of 1986 proves to have backfired on itself with increased child labor and diminished household welfare. More »
A study of developing nations explores the relationship between water infrastructure, female employment, and school attendance for children. More »
Has growth in Africa’s financial sector been hindered by population density? More »
Low-income countries that can afford to be thrifty fare better during financial crises. More »