In the current global development landscape, decision-makers must make tough choices about how to prioritize shrinking budgets. Implementers and practitioners must seek ways to achieve better outcomes with fewer resources. Donors must prioritize high-impact investments. Evidence has become even more critical to support these difficult decisions, and our work to provide knowledge about cost-effective solutions remains crucial. Now more than ever, 3ie’s commitment to improving lives through reliable evidence remains unwavering. As challenges mount, and as emphasized by our Executive Director, Marie Gaarder, at the recent IDEAS Conference (see here), we must stand together, adapt, and ensure that evidence continues to drive positive change. The need is urgent. Evidence can’t wait. 

We ensure high-quality, on-time, and relevant research that supports evidence-informed action throughout the program cycle. We do this through a range of evidence generation and synthesis methods. There are many facets to the work we do, and our efforts are tailored to meet the needs of decision-makers in government, international organizations, funding agencies, and philanthropies. We are living in turbulent times, but we remain committed to our mandate. From deciding which interventions to fund, implementing and evaluating them, and determining the right evidence approach and its cost-effectiveness—we provide our stakeholders with the most practical answers every step of the way. Explore our services and learn how our partners collaborate with 3ie at key points during the development and implementation of their programs.

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Studying EBRD’s rapid support to banks during COVID-19

We evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 emergency liquidity support package provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the performance and lending activities of banks in its countries of operation.  This ‘Solidarity Package’ was designed as a rapid-response financing initiative to provide immediate liquidity to financial institutions, ensuring that they could continue lending during periods of economic uncertainty. Findings reveal that it had a significant positive impact, with recipient banks increasing their lending by an average of €1.6 billion per year compared to non-recipient banks.

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New issue | Journal of Development Effectiveness

This year’s opening issue of 3ie’s Journal covers diverse topics, including mixed-methods evaluations, multidimensional poverty approaches, job training effects, livestock-crop diversification, AI for development effectiveness, keyhole gardening and combined livelihood-education interventions.

Read the complete issue here.

To submit an article to the journal, please read the guidance here.