In a Bloomberg piece, Dr. Kate Orkin discusses policy options for countries during the pandemic and how many arguments against cash transfers are not supported by rigorous evidence.
Carranza, Garlick, Orkin and Rankin (2020) discuss their latest paper, showing that assessing young work-seekers’ skills can increase earnings and employment and help prospective employers too. With 67.6 million people aged 15-24 unemployed in 2019, the potential of this intervention to mitigate labour market frictions is exciting.
In the Oxford Science blog, Dr. Stefan Dercon writes about no-regret policies for education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In partnership with the Psychiatry Department at Oxford University, CECD Blackpool has made a film full of tips for parents on how to talk to young children about the Coronavirus.
Why have governments shifted to using cash in low and middle-income countries? Dr Kate Orkin discusses the evidence supporting cash-transfers and how governments are trying to cope with widespread economic shocks and job loss caused by COVID-19.
Claire Cullen and Mahreen Mahmud feature in the World Banks blog on survey methods, and offer insights into using audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) as a tool for conducting surveys on sensitive topics.
In coordination with a new World Bank report, Dr. Stefan Dercon joins a panel of experts to discuss a new World Bank's report on how the current situation presents a window of opportunity to prepare for the future, apply 'no-regrets' policies and refresh the way we approach education.