New #VoxDev column on predicting #terrorist events in order to estimate their effect on #education in #Kenya : https://voxdev.org/topic/methods-measurement/predicting-terror-attacks-using-insurgent-networks-and-revenue-streams

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Predicting terror attacks using insurgent networks and revenue streams

Al-Shabaab’s revenue streams and its position in the al-Qaeda network are strong predictors of its attacks and can be used to more accurately estimate the impacts of terrorism

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In this article, our Editor-in-Chief Tavneet Suri recaps 2022 at #VoxDev the year we turned 5!

Read here for some reflections on the past year at VoxDev, a sneak peek of what we have planned for 2023, and some statistics summarising five years of VoxDev: https://voxdev.org/topic/2022-year-voxdev-turned-5-desk-editor-chief @devecon

2022: The year VoxDev turned 5! From the desk of the Editor-in-Chief

Tavneet Suri recaps the year VoxDev turned 5 and looks to the future

Physical proximity to pathogen-free water sources reduces child and adult mortality.

Recently on #VoxDev Nina Buchmann, Erica Field, @rglenner & Reshma Hussam outline evidence from #Bangladesh on the lifesaving benefits of convenient infrastructure: http://ow.ly/M5O050LUQFH @devecon

The lifesaving benefits of convenient infrastructure: Evidence from Bangladesh

Physical proximity to pathogen-free water sources reduces child and adult mortality

Providing performance feedback on delays in public service delivery speeds up bureaucrats, but faster delivery does not decrease corruption. Instead, positive feedback to well-performing bureaucrats worsens #corruption.

Today on VoxDev, we feature new research by Martin Mattsson in #Bangladesh; read here: http://ow.ly/i9xb50LCml3

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Does faster public service delivery decrease corruption? Evidence from the Bangladesh Civil Service

Providing performance feedback on delays in public service delivery speeds up bureaucrats, but faster delivery does not decrease corruption. Instead, positive feedback to well-performing bureaucrats worsens corruption.

Last was an important conversation on improving #migrant #worker #welfare on the #VoxDev podcast with A. Nilesh Fernando. The #data from #SriLanka and the #Gulf presented here is instructive in identifying issues and creating policies to improve conditions, and casts a long shadow over the upcoming #worldcup https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NzA3NzQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMi0xMS0wMTovcG9zdHMvODE4NTcyOQ?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwiQ68neipP7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ (9/9)
VoxDev Development Economics - S2 Ep39: Improving the welfare of migrant workers

Millions of Sri Lankans have migrated to the Gulf region to work, but almost one in 10 makes a formal complaint to the consulate about abuse or employer malpractice. Is there a better way to protect them? Nilesh Fernando tells Tim Phillips about a successful policy to regulate the agencies that match workers and employers.

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First was a great discussion on the #VoxDev #podcast on the impact of #workfare programs by Patrick Premand. This vitally important work examines #data from Côte d’Ivoire with big implications for policymakers https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NzA3NzQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMi0wNC0xOTovcG9zdHMvODA2ODk5Ng?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwiQ68neipP7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ (2/9)
VoxDev Development Economics - S2 Ep16: Does workfare work?

How much do we know about what workfare programs achieve for people who take part? An analysis of one program in Côte d’Ivoire fills in some of the gaps in our knowledge, Patrick Premand tells Tim Phillips.

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Last was an intriguing conversation on the tradeoff between #migration, #fertility, and #economic growth with Ping Wang on the #VoxDev #podcast. By looking at #China, Wang is able to tease apart some of these competing factors to give a more comprehensive picture for #governments to consider. https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NzA3NzQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMS0xMi0wNzovcG9zdHMvNzk5MjY0MQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjwktnR65D7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQw (8/8)
VoxDev Development Economics - S1 Ep69: Stay or migrate?

A structural transformation means workers moving to cities for good jobs, or better living conditions for their families, maybe also having smaller families. But these decisions are not made independently: new research examines the trade-off that we make between migration and fertility, and suggests that China's migration and one-child policies may not have been the boost to economic growth that policymakers wanted.

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Next was another interesting #VoxDev conversation with Mesay Gebresilasse on the economic impact of roads and direct #farming interventions to improve #productivity. When combined these effects become quite powerful and indicate how #infrastructure #investment and other initiatives have to be planned holistically. https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NzA3NzQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMi0wMi0yMzovcG9zdHMvODAzNjU0OA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiozM73to77AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAw (3/8)
VoxDev Development Economics - S2 Ep8: Rural roads, agricultural extension, and productivity

In Ethiopia, one development program is building roads to remote villages, while another tries to make small farms more productive. Mesay Gebresilasse tells Tim Phillips how well the projects work individually – and how much more successful they are when implemented together.

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First up was a fascinating discussion with Cian Ruane on the #VoxDev #podcast on the #performance impact of #hiring from suppliers and customers. tldr it's extremely positive for all concerned, and the fantastic #data from the #DominicanRepublic shows why. Highly recommend https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NzA3NzQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMi0wNC0yNzovcG9zdHMvODA3MzcwOA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiozM73to77AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAw (2/8)
VoxDev Development Economics - S2 Ep17: Hiring from suppliers and customers

Research from the Dominican Republic shows that it is more common than we assumed (and more beneficial to both parties) if workers move to another firm in the same supply chain. Cian Ruane tells Tim Phillips why this hard-to-spot effect is important for economic development.

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First up was a fascinating discussion with Edoardo Teso on the #VoxDev #podcast on the impact of #political #opinions on personnel decisions. There's amazing #data from the #Brazilian context that provides rich results on the individual and firm impacts. https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NzA3NzQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMi0wOS0wNzovcG9zdHMvODE1MzIyOQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjw_dPQ0ov7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA (1/8)
VoxDev Development Economics - S2 Ep33: Politics at work

Does who you vote for influence the chances that you are hired, fired, and promoted? Edoardo Teso tells Tim Phillips about Brazil’s politically polarised labour market.

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