Nature News on Social Protection Trials
Nature's news side covers advances in the fight against poverty including efforts of randomized evaluations to reduce poverty in the Sahel region of Africa, citing an IPA study comparing different "productive packages" to promote socio-economic inclusion, along with past IPA research on the ultra poor graduation model and cash transfers. Researchers Dean Karlan and Markus Goldstein share insights on key factors to consider and the potential benefits of continuing this type of research.