Systematic reviews

Our systematic reviews appraise and synthesise the available high-quality evidence on the effectiveness of social and economic development interventions in low- and middle-income countries. These reviews follow scientifically recognised review methods, and they are peer-reviewed and quality-assured according to internationally accepted standards. We publish the full systematic review technical reports on our website and in the Campbell Collaboration or other recognised library, and we produce summary reports and briefs tailored for decision makers and other users.

Latest systematic review technical reports

Systematic review technical reports

Community-based rehabilitation for people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries

Community-based rehabilitation for people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries

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This systematic review examines the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) for people living with physical and mental disabilities in low- and middle-income co

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Payment for environmental services for reducing deforestation and poverty in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Systematic review 3ie PDF icon 2015  

The systematic review by Samii and colleagues examines the evidence on the effects of payment for environmental services (PES) on deforestation and poverty outcomes.

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Decentralised forest management for reducing deforestation and poverty in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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This systematic review by Samii and colleagues examines the evidence on the effects of decentralised forest management (DFM) interventions on deforestation and poverty outcomes.

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Supplementary feeding for improving the health of disadvantaged infants and young children: a systematic review

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This systematic review by Kristjansson and colleagues examines whether food supplementation is effective in improving the health of disadvantaged children aged 3 months to 5 years, and the factors

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The impact of land property rights interventions on investment and agricultural productivity in developing countries: a systematic review

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This systematic review by Lawry and colleagues examines the impacts of interventions to strengthen land property rights on agricultural and livelihood outcomes in rural areas.

Slum upgrading strategies and their effects on health and socio-economic outcomes

Slum upgrading strategies and their effects on health and socio-economic outcomes

Systematic review 3ie PDF icon 2013  

This systematic review by Turley and colleagues explores the effects of slum upgrading strategies that involve improving the physical environment and infrastructure on the health, quality of life a

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Services for street-connected children and young people in low- and middle-income countries: a thematic synthesis

Systematic review 3ie PDF icon 2014  

This systematic review by Coren and colleagues examines the effect of interventions that promote reintegration and reduce harmful behaviour among street-connected children and young people (SCCYP).

Why targeting matters: a systematic review of farmer field schools targeting

Why targeting matters: a systematic review of farmer field schools targeting

Systematic review 3ie PDF icon 2015  

Targeting in any development intervention is critical, as it impacts programmes outcomes. This review studies targeting in farmer field school (FFS) programmes.

The impact of export processing zones on employment, wages and labour conditions in developing countries

The impact of export processing zones on employment, wages and labour conditions in developing countries

Systematic review 3ie PDF icon 2014  

Export processing zones (EPZs), also called free-trade zones, are one of the most common instruments of industrial policy in developed and developing countries.

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Interventions to Reduce the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in African Countries

Systematic review 3ie PDF icon 2013  
Rigmor C Berg and Eva Denison review studies that use randomized control trials and qualitative designs to analyse the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the prevalence of female genital mutilation.