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VoxDev Development Economics

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Economic Growth
Economic Development
Climate Change
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Development Economics
Poverty
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Intimate Partner Violence
World Bank
Bangladesh
Sub-Saharan Africa
Labor Market
Developing Countries
Agriculture
Poverty Reduction
Human Capital
Gender Inequality
Public Policy
Labor Markets

Hear about the cutting edge of development economics from research to practice.

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In many cities in low-income countries, the grid fails often enough that businesses keep a diesel generator out the back. So an unreliable electricity grid looks like it is holding poor economies back. In many countries, lenders are putting money beh... more

King Leopold II of Belgium told his envoy in London that he did not want to lose his slice of "this magnificent African cake". The cake was the Congo Free State. Today the Democratic Republic of Congo holds 70% of the world's cobalt reserves, and so ... more

This is an episode from VoxDev's new podcast series, Ideas in Development. This series has a separate podcast feed, where you can find every episode of Oliver Hanney’s conversations on evidence.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8eCnQy5fF4 more

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Medicine has run rigorous clinical trials since the 1940s. Development economists borrowed the structure of the trials during the credibility revolution. Chris Cotton (Queen's University) argues that they misunderstood an important part of this revol... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Cotton
Author of the Science article on Pearls Framework; researcher
Queen's University; Senior Research Advisor at Limestone Analytics
Episode: S7 Ep50: Evidence-based policy: Why one good trial isn't enough
Justine Knebelmann
Researcher focusing on tax compliance among firms in Uganda using administrative data
Sciences Po
Episode: S7 Ep49: Follow the paper trail
Nuriye Melisa Bilgin
Researcher focusing on technology adoption and firm networks in Turkiye using administrative data
Koç University
Episode: S7 Ep49: Follow the paper trail
Sarah Brierley
Lecturer at the London School of Economics, author of The Co-opted State
London School of Economics
Episode: S7 Ep48: How politicians co-opt bureaucrats
Stephanie Brockerhoff
Director for Program Design and Impact for BRAC's Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative
BRAC
Episode: Ideas in Development: How BRAC partners with governments to fight poverty
Anders Jensen
Professor of Economics at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: S7 Ep47: No Taxation without Administration
Jonathan Weigel
Professor at UC Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: S7 Ep47: No Taxation without Administration
Alexia Latortue
Head of Secretariat, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Episode: S7 Ep46: Rethinking development cooperation: The case for a 'balance sheet' approach
Radha Rajkotia
Director of Research, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Episode: S7 Ep46: Rethinking development cooperation: The case for a 'balance sheet' approach

Hosts

Oliver Hanney
Host of Ideas in Development, Managing Editor at VoxDev Development Economics
Tim Phillips
Host of VoxDev Talks and moderator for many episodes; long-time presenter of development economics conversations

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Accessible and engaging

    A neat, accessible way of keeping up with some of the latest development work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    camwho?
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great podcast for development economists

    Would be great if the episode note had the citation and link to the paper posted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chiecon
    United States4 years ago

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Great for development economists, helpful episode notes would improve citations.
Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions that connect research to policy.
Accessible and engaging, a neat way to keep up with cutting-edge development work.

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S7 Ep47: No Taxation without Administration
Q: Does the type of tax (property vs income) change how administration affects revenue?
While property taxes have yielded a strong evidence base due to easier empirical study, all tax bases matter; the administration framework is meant to apply across bases, with the task specifics changing by base.
S7 Ep47: No Taxation without Administration
Q: When we talk about tax administration, what specifically do we mean?
We discuss the nitty-gritty of how tax authorities are organized and run—structure, personnel management, task management, and how decisions are made—to understand how administration can actually improve compliance and revenue.
Ideas in Development: How BRAC partners with governments to fight poverty
Q: How does BRAC view the role of technology in delivering coaching and support for graduation participants?
Technology is seen as a complement to the human coaching, helping with data, training delivery, and diagnostics, but the human touch remains essential; the goal is to use technology to enable better and more scalable coaching rather than replace it.
Ideas in Development: How BRAC partners with governments to fight poverty
Q: What are the key ingredients that make graduation programs scalable across different countries?
The three critical dimensions are technical tailoring to local context, ensuring political feasibility so the program aligns with government priorities, and administrative deliverability so it can be implemented within existing systems and resources; success hinges on achieving impact for participants across multidimensional poverty indicators.
S7 Ep46: Rethinking development cooperation: The case for a 'balance sheet' approach
Q: What is the aim of the Development Balance Sheet concept?
To reframe development by treating countries as economic actors with assets and liabilities, enabling a broader, more honest assessment of capabilities and constraints to guide prioritized reforms and investments.

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What is VoxDev Development Economics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on development economics at the intersection of research and real-world policy. Episodes explore how evidence, rigorous evaluation, and innovative tools—ranging from embedded labs to AI-assisted targeting—shape donor funding, government practice, and growth in low- and middle-income countries. Guests are often leading scholars, policy practitioners, and institutional leaders who unpack how ideas move from academia into programs, with practical takeaways on measuring impact, scaling interventions, and designing governance that can credibly claim results. The series stands out for its commitment to evidence-informed policy and for hosting a broad mix of topics—from urban policy and civil service reform to microfinance and cl... more

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