Developing Countries
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Could Phone Data Reveal a Person’s Wealth?
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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 live, and their economic status. As the United Nations Population Fund puts it, “without…
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El empoderamiento femenino, ¿cómo medirlo?
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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 qué magnitud fue este? Sin duda,…
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Housing Relocation in Developing Countries: Opportunity or Isolation?
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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 largest increases occurring in developing…
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Uncovering the Demographics of the Poorest People in Developing Nations
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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 period. This reduction surpassed…
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The Impact of Financing on Labor Markets in Developing Countries
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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 provide support to the firms that operate within their borders, supporting economic…
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COP21 – Insights into Climate Negotiations from Halldór Thorgeirsson
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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, and consumers in an effort to limit the effects of climate change.
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Progress toward Digital Literacy and Inclusion in Emerging Markets
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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 disadvantaged communities to overcome literacy barriers and participate in the creation of mobile content and services.
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Talking Peruvian Development with Miguel Castilla, Peru’s Former Minister of Economy and Finance
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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 at all. They still have very high poverty rates, between…
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Is the Child Labor Ban in India Causing Trouble?
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India’s Child Labor Act of 1986 proves to have backfired on itself with increased child labor and diminished household welfare.
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School Enrollment and a Mother’s Ability to Work: A Study of Developing Nations
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A study of developing nations explores the relationship between water infrastructure, female employment, and school attendance for children.
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Banking Africa’s Underbanked
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Has growth in Africa’s financial sector been hindered by population density?