by Wen Wen Teh
The nature of work is changing, and so are the skills required to be successful. While technical or ‘hard’ skills are essential for most jobs, there is growing evidence that ‘soft skills’ such as problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience play a key role in job market success. This is especially critical in low- and even middle-income […]
by Faraz Haqqi, Mukta Joshi
The success of social protection programs often hinges on people’s ability to make and act on a series of choices. For example, participants of cash transfer programs have to consider what their financial priorities are, and how best to allocate cash transfer between those priorities. They may also have to decide how to engage in […]
by ideas42
International Women’s Day is a day of reflection—an acknowledgment that women around the world have long faced barriers to equal economic and social opportunities, and health services (and by extension outcomes). While at times it might seem like many women are fighting an uphill battle with challenging policy environments and resource constraints, behavioral science can […]
by ideas42
In the U.S., Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions made by Black people in all walks of life, across all industries and in all parts of our society. It’s also a time to celebrate and amplify the voices of those in the Black community and reflect on those who inspire […]
by Kate MacLeod and Bradley Noble
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cash transfer programs across the globe have been trying to respond to the increased demand for assistance from those who need it most. In many countries, cash transfers are a vital component of the livelihoods of those living with extreme poverty. Timely and effective delivery of these programs […]
by Nadia Selim, Social Protection Specialist, World Bank; Sumaira Sagheer, Senior Communications Specialist, World Bank; Janet Maya, Communications Officer, UNOPS; and Catherine MacLeod, Senior Associate, ideas42
Saving money, or spending it in ways to support long-term goals, is difficult for anyone. Living in extreme poverty makes it even more challenging and is almost inconceivable during a global pandemic that continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods. In South Sudan, high levels of poverty, exacerbated by decades of conflict, escalating food insecurity, shortages […]
by Rebecca Nissan
Despite rapid growth in the adoption of behavioral science over the last decade, some have argued that the field may not be reaching its full potential. When behavioral scientists focus on identifying new applications for existing frameworks, we risk falling short of innovative growth into new technologies and approaches. There is certainly still room to […]
by ideas42
People often (erroneously) believe that a few leaders are responsible for the development of an emerging field, an idea, or event in history because of perceived “natural attributes” such as superior intelligence. This is known as “great man” theory–a flawed theory, of course, because in reality it is the tireless work of countless people that […]
by Catherine MacLeod, ideas42, and Sarika Gupta, the World Bank
Eleanor, a young woman living in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, wants to start a business to improve her family’s life. As a young girl, she saw the women in her life braiding hair – her aunt worked at a hair salon, and her mother taught her how to braid. When deciding what kind of […]
by ideas42
It’s become tradition of sorts that each December, we reflect on the year behind us and celebrate the newest evidence and social impact generated by behavioral science. Of course, 2020 is a difficult year to look back on with much fondness. And yet, even in one of the more challenging years in living memory, we […]
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