Thomas Kelly

Thomas Kelly
Designation
Director – Evidence for Policy and Learning
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Thomas Kelly leads 3ie’s agenda to strengthen evidence cultures and to develop practical solutions to facilitate evidence use.
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Asking the right question: evidence, method, and what the RCT debate is missing

The wrong fight: moving beyond the RCT wars toward rigorous learningA response to Todd Moss and Dean KarlanTodd Moss and Dean Karlan are relitigating a familiar argument. The short version is that…

Using evidence in decision-making: Moving from commitment to practice by distinguishing evidence from any old data

The importance of evidence for decision-making is widely acknowledged, and an increasing number of organizations are stating this officially. This type of organizational signaling can be an important…

Measuring and Improving the Impact of US Foreign Aid—A Look at Two Key Statutes

Over the years, US lawmakers of many stripes have embraced the value proposition of foreign assistance. While their precise motivations have varied, ensuring US international aid is transparent,…