The performance of the Simple Poverty Scorecard is compared against the performance of established regression-based estimators. All estimates are benchmarked against observed poverty status based on household...
The performance of the simple poverty scorecard is compared against the performance of established regression-based estimators. All estimates are benchmarked against observed poverty status based on household...
This report seeks to evaluate social mobility for Mexican undergraduates from Laureate institutions, a private university system, specifically evaluating the effect of a Laureate education on both income...
Laureate universities offer higher education degrees in the Mexican context, an environment where there is a significant, unmet demand for college degrees and yet, private universities face a highly competitive...
Ecogreen is an oleochemicals manufacturing company that processes palm kernel oil and coconut oil to produce fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and glycerine. These products are used in detergents, soaps, and...
This note summarizes findings from a detailed literature review on identifying indirect and direct links of microfinance activity to eradication of poverty. The review highlights the dominant indirect...
This note summarizes a literature review conducted by International Finance Corporation (IFC) on identifying the transmission links of housing finance to poverty and economic growth. The review finds that...
This impact evaluation uses econometric techniques to assess the social and economic impact of an IFC investment in Ecogreen Oleochemicals in Indonesia. This investment doubled the capacity of an Ecogreen...