Prof Gordon Hanson works to understand local impacts of the energy transition, finding that public-private partnerships to convene stakeholders & synchronize efforts are key. Learn more in September's HKS Executive Education Leading Smart Policy Design program. zurl.co/GxsI

What we're reading: Policymaking isn't just about the type of research, but also about when policymakers are receptive to evidence. Timing matters as much as the quality of evidence. Check out this Center for Global Development blog post for more: zurl.co/IsJT

🚨 Applications are open! Join LSPD Faculty Director Rema Hanna for our 2024 HKS Executive Education Leading Smart Policy Design program. Starting Sept 16, this program covers evidence-based policy solutions in education, social protections, climate, labor & more: zurl.co/rM9O

Recent research fr. former EPoD affiliate Michael Callen, now at LSE Department of Economics, shows that violence reduces the adoption and use of mobile money in Afghanistan. Understanding such impacts is crucial for improving financial inclusion in conflict-affected areas: zurl.co/WyUu

What we're reading: World Bank research in Tanzania highlights the complexities of building state capacity w/external assistance. Improvements in state capacity may be driven by internal trust and legitimacy rather than external financial incentives. zurl.co/qmQd

What we're reading: Our colleagues at the The People Lab studied nudge treatments in 67 U.S. city departments. They found that organizational inertia and costs play significant roles in adoption, challenging expert and practitioner expectations. zurl.co/64QO

'Education systems have been quick to teach about innovation and painfully slow to innovate in the way we teach.' Fascinating read from The Brookings Institution for funders who are serious about scaling education innovations: zurl.co/RJFX

📈Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them.

Learn how this common statistic inspired WAPPP affiliate and associate professor at @‌HarvardHBS, Katherine Coffman's research: womensagenda.com.au/business/vague…

A recent study by HKS's Sharad Goel and colleagues finds that a popular educational tool may unexpectedly lead high-achieving students to set their bar for college too low ken.sc/3uJFnRj

Meet our Faculty Director: From empowering practitioners to embracing AI for inclusive teaching, Prof Teddy Svoronos's work focuses on meaningful learning experiences. Learn how he's shaping our work and the future of education for policy practitioners: zurl.co/CBuL

What we're reading: Access to data = power! The race around AI highlights the need for inclusive access. DataDotOrg and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth are working on initiatives to build diversity in data science & empower the social sector to use data for good. zurl.co/TEL3

🎙️ New podcast feat. Dan Levy on the possibilities of generative AI as a teaching companion, particularly for policy students. Among other benefits, GenAI teaching tools welcome unlimited questions, transcending traditional student-teacher dynamics. buzzsprout.com/813707/14482559

Two exciting job opportunities to work on projects related to environment, gender, and governance with our colleagues at Yale Economic Growth Center - apply today! zurl.co/6x9E zurl.co/Dfzi

Our colleagues at CERP are doing great work to build capacity among Pakistani diaspora youth who are interested in development. CEO & President Maroof A. Syed describes the program's experiential learning approach: zurl.co/SPVB. Apply by Jan. 31.

Calling all Harvard students! Apply today to join Harvard CID's Summer 2024 Global Internship Program. Undergrad & graduate students are eligible to apply for internships in which you will make meaningful contributions to int'l development projects. zurl.co/RFb6

📣 Job Alert 📣

#InclusionEconomics is seeking a Research Manager to support a portfolio of field-based research projects on gender, governance, and environment in India.

#PolicyImpact #ResearchOpportunity #GenderEquality

egc.yale.edu/ie/opportuniti…

Last fall, we had the privilege of working w/Harvard CID, Fatema Z., & many wonderful students as they explored ways to apply 'development diplomacy' to navigate silos in international development. Read student Joon Park's #CIDVoices reflections here: zurl.co/dHlQ

Exciting learning opportunity for Pakistani youth (diaspora or locally based) from our collaborators at CERP. More details available at cerp.org.pk/learning-hub/.

🌍Applications Are Open: CID Global Internship Program for Summer 2024!

The program offers meaningful development opportunities for Harvard University students to gain practical training and explore potential career pathways in a new country context.

Learn more bit.ly/3GejdJQ

Last fall, we supported Harvard students as they explored key topics in international development through regular seminars, incl. 'Gender and Development,” led by @bolismara. Check out Alice Zhang’s insights in this  #CIDVoices  blog.