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Inspiring social and economic development through rigorous research

ABOUT CEGA

Who We Are

CEGA is a network of world-class researchers and innovators

We envision a world where technological and social innovation, backed by rigorous research, is used to reduce poverty and accelerate global development.

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Apr 17 2019

April 2019 Impact Note

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Apr 13 2019

Digital Credit and Women’s Economic Empowerment Convening 2019

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Discussion

What are some unintended consequences of state pension plans? CEGA faculty affiliate N. Bau researches in Indonesia & Ghana, finding effects in returns to education. Watch a short video on @vox_dev! https://t.co/knGELIB4OI https://t.co/9Ed9NuqxHH

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Apr 27 2019

Faculty Director Ted Miguel speaks on Social Impacts of Climate Change | VoxDev

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May 14 2019

EDI Researchers on why informed consent is needed in Pakistan’s marriage contracts – The Economist

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Our Work

Our Sectors

CEGA builds portfolios of policy-relevant research studies, organized by sector or theme. Each portfolio includes investments in research projects as well as capacity-building and policy outreach activities.

Agriculture

Agriculture

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Agriculture

Access to agricultural technology, information, and financial services can help move millions of smallholder farmers out of poverty.

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Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment

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Energy & Environment

Making smart investments in clean energy can protect the environment while meeting rising global demand for power.

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Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion

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Financial Inclusion

Better tools for managing money – from mobile payments, to digital credit and insurance – can help low-income households save, transact, and grow their businesses.

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Health & Psychology

Health & Psychology

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Health & Psychology

Insights from economics and psychology can improve the delivery of health services and promote positive outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

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Institutions & Governance

Institutions & Governance

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Institutions & Governance

Effective public service delivery, citizen participation, and fair and transparent systems of governance are the building blocks of social and economic development.

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Technology

Technology

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Technology

By merging insights from engineering and the social sciences, we can harness the power of technology to connect people with opportunities while minimizing economic disruption and digital divides.

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