A conversation with Nobel Prize winner Esther Duflo about how Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) contributes to building a world with more evidence and less poverty.
Despite significant progress in the fight against poverty, challenges such as COVID-19 are forcing us to extend and improve our efforts. Through rigorous research and policy outreach, IPA discovers and advances what works to reduce poverty and improve lives. For example, as Esther Duflo explains, IPA helped generate evidence on the pricing of mosquito bed nets that significantly increased bednet usage, leading to reductions in malaria. Find out more about what we do and why it matters in this video.
Update: IPA Study On Masks Is The First Randomized Trial To Show That Masks Reduce COVID-19 In A Real-World Setting.
IPA’s ability to collect high-quality data rests on the quality of our dedicated staff in the field. Who are the people and the stories behind the…

