RECOVR Research Projects

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This page lists research projects that are being developed by IPA and others. Our goal is to document active studies taking place on COVID-19’s socio-economic impacts—and results, as they come in—in order to inform researchers and decision-makers working to mitigate the crisis. As this is a public good, the hub contains both IPA and non-IPA studies. Inclusion criteria for the hub can be found here, and new projects and questionnaires can be submitted here.

Contributing Partners

60 Decibels
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
BRAC Institute of Governance & Development
Center for Effective Global Action
Center for Global Development
Global Poverty Research Lab
IDinsight
International Growth Centre
Yale Research Initiative on Innovative & Scale

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The Role of Behavioral Biases in Influencing Individuals’ Demand for Social Distancing

<p>This project examines the economic determinants for social distancing in the context of COVID-19.Previous economics studies document the important role behavioral biases could play in inter-temporal decision-making.Viewing health in an inter-temporal framework, individuals make health investment decisions in the present to maximize their lifetime utility.Behavioral biases, however, could influence the optimal demand for preventive healthcare and in particular their demand for social distancing.</p>
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Program Area Health & Nutrition
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Randomized Evaluation

COVID-19-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Rural Indigenous Communities in Mexico

<p>Indigenous communities are often socially and economically marginalized which makes them particularly vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19.The Population Council has a longstanding partnership with indigenous communities in Mexico through the "Abriendo Futuros" program.To understand the knowledge, perspectives, and needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council will conduct online and phone-based knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) surveys with adolescents (14–17 years), adults (18+), and community authorities in the states of Chiapas and Yucatán, where local organizations are working.Each survey will last between 20–25 minutes.</p>
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Country Mexico
Program Area Health & Nutrition
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Descriptive / Surveillance

How Are Kenyan Farmers Faring in the Face of COVID-19?

<p>While only time can tell what the long-term effects of COVID-19 will be on agricultural supply chains and global food systems, the moment to shape our response is now.Through a project that has been generously funded by FCDO’s Research and Evidence Division and MercyCorps AgriFin Accelerator, 60 Decibels will survey 500 Kenyan farmers every month between June 2020 and June 2021 to understand their experiencing of living through the pandemic and the support they will find useful.</p>
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Country Kenya
Program Area Agriculture
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Descriptive / Surveillance