Evidence on fragile and conflict-affected situations: Insights from the Development Evidence Portal

At present, around one in four people worldwide live in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS). Even more concerning, nearly 75% of the world’s extreme poor reside in these contexts, and…

Where’s the Evidence? A Call for Research in the MENA Region’s Time of Crisis

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no stranger to turmoil. With the devastating conflict in Gaza, the displacement crises in Sudan, the crumbling economies in Lebanon and Syria, and…

The systems challenge behind ending hunger: Why SDG 2 requires more than food

The recent 2025 Global Food Policy Report, launched on World Hunger Day, highlights unprecedented progress in reducing hunger and poverty over the last 50 years. However, the goal of zero hunger is…

Embedding scaling into evaluation methodology and practice: A call to action

As it faces the current development finance crisis, the development community is looking for diversified funding sources, including domestic resources, private investment, and charitable giving…

What works to increase women’s adoption of digital payment services in India

Digital inclusion has become a fundamental prerequisite for accessing the modern financial system and ensuring the effective delivery of essential governance services. India and other low- and middle…