behavioral economics in action in ghana
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More Evidence,
Less Poverty
CHRISTINE PAPAI Deputy Country Director, IPA Ghana
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$1.00 $1.00
Which would you buy?
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$1,000 Chlorine Dispensers
$1,000 Handwashing Program
Which would you buy?
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Diarrheal Incidents Avoided
per $1,000
Source: Poverty Action Lab.
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200
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Chlorine Dispensers at WaterSources in Kenya
Handwashing Promotion & FreeSoap in Kenya
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OUR MISSION To discover and promote effective solutions
to global poverty problems.
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The
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Academics e.g. MIT, Harvard,
Yale, University of
Ghana
Service
providers e.g. CARE, Oxfam,
local nonprofits &
businesses
Government
agencies e.g. Ministry of
Education, Ghana &
Ministry of Health,
Zambia
Funders e.g. Gates, USAID,
Hewlett, Family
Foundations,
Individuals
Extensive Collaboration
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Over 500 Studies in 51 Countries
• Across Sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture,
Finance, Governance, Social Protection
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Bednets: Free or Not?
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The Evidence: Even Small Fees
Reduce Bednet Coverage
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CHRISTINE PAPAI Deputy Country Director, IPA Ghana