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Looking to make an #impact? ✨ Check out exciting career opportunities at 3ie! Join a global team dedicated to evidence-informed solutions for better policies and lives. 📝 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/dP5TBFQw #Jobs #CareerOpportunities #ImpactEvaluation European Evaluation Society (EES)African Evaluation Association - AfrEA

New Blog: Exploring Evidence on Sustainable Energy Interventions Achieving universal access to sustainable energy (SDG 7) remains a critical challenge. 3ie, in collaboration with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has developed the first-ever Evidence Gap Map (EGM) on sustainable energy interventions in low- and middle-income countries. With 703 studies included, this EGM highlights key evidence clusters and gaps, revealing where interventions like improved cookstoves and electrification projects have been evaluated and where critical research is still needed - particularly in countries with the greatest energy access deficits. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/egmSDG7 Explore the EGM here: https://bit.ly/4dKZr7o Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Damilola Ogunbiyi Birte Snilstveit Constanza Gonzalez Parrao Cem Yavuz #SustainableEnergy #SDG7 #DevelopmentResearch #ImpactEvaluation #ClimateAction #EnergyAccess #Renewables #InternationalDevelopment #3ieimpact #3ie

It's #WorldEducationDay on 24 January! #Education is the cornerstone of sustainable development, and the findings on #SDG4 in 3ie’s latest report, Half-time for #SDG #evidence generation: Insights from the Development Evidence Portal', reveal important insights for advancing global education goals. ▪️SDG 4 stands out with a wealth of evidence: Over 1,000 impact evaluations and nearly 70 systematic reviews make it one of the most evidence-rich SDGs. Latin America leads the way: This region has the largest evidence base, driven by extensive evaluations of conditional cash transfer programs and their positive effects on education outcomes. ▪️ Championing education research: The World Bank is a global leader, funding nearly three times more education-related impact evaluations than the next largest funder. ▪️ Persistent challenges: Despite progress, countries with low secondary school completion rates remain under-researched. Expanding the evidence base in these contexts is critical to ensuring equitable, quality education for all. On this #WorldEducationDay, let’s reaffirm our commitment to using robust evidence to break barriers, empower learners, and leave no one behind. 👉 Swipe through the accompanying images to see key highlights from the report! Explore these findings and more in 3ie’s full report: https://lnkd.in/gdutravC #SDG4 #WorldEducationDay #EducationForAll #EvidenceMatters UN- SDG Andrea E Cook United Nations DEval - German Institute for Development Evaluation Martin Bruder

🚨 Latest from 3ie: Insights, #research, and #jobs! 📢 Key highlights from our recent newsletter: 1️⃣ Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office RCC #Funding: Upcoming funding streams to explore evidence use in policymaking and evaluate evidence uptake initiatives 2️⃣ Gender-Intentional Digital Platforms: With support from the Gates Foundation, our research in #India focuses on overcoming barriers to equitable #digital access for women. 3️⃣ Welfare Outcomes for Smallholder Farmers: Our largest systematic review shows small-to-moderate positive effects of market access interventions, but mixed outcomes for food security. 4️⃣ Journal of Development Effectiveness (JDEFF): The latest issue covers patent subsidies, cash transfers, mini-grids, and more. 5️⃣ Anaemia Evidence Gap Map: Launched with Nutrition International to address global #anaemia challenges. 💼 Exciting career opportunities: Join our team as a Finance Manager 🔗 Read the newsletter for more: https://lnkd.in/dSXWNWm ✍ Sign up for updates: https://lnkd.in/dFKHiuyp #ImpactEvaluation #DevelopmentEffectiveness #Research #GenderEquality #EvidenceForPolicy

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has launched a call for expressions of interest to conduct a study of the impact of FCDO’s funding of the GSMA Mobile for Development (M4D) programme. The call for expressions of interest can be found here: https://bit.ly/GSMA_EOI For more information, follow 3ie on our social media channels and sign up to the mailing list to receive further updates. The RCC is managed by International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and the University of Birmingham. Head to the RCC page on our website to find out about other opportunities with the RCC at https://lnkd.in/ehYsNHx6 #DigitalInnovation #MobileforDevelopment #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateResilience #Funding #ResearchProject #ResearchOpportunities #Research #InternationalDevelopment #FCDO #3ieimpact #3ie #UniversityofBirmingham

🌟 Exciting Opportunity at 3ie: Finance Manager (RCC) 🌟 We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our UK-based Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Research Commissioning Centre (RCC). This key role supports FCDO-funded research projects, ensuring efficient financial management, budgeting, and reporting. 👉 Key Responsibilities: 📊 Oversee RCC financial operations (budgeting, forecasting, reporting). 🌍 Support program implementation with Value for Money analysis. 📈 Ensure compliance with FCDO financial policies and procedures. 👉 Qualifications: ✔️ Bachelor’s in finance/accounting (Master’s preferred). ✔️ 8+ years of experience in project finance, with 3+ years in financial/budget management. ✔️ Expertise in FCDO financial policies is essential. ✔️ Proficiency in systems like Sage Intacct & MS Excel. 👉 Why Join Us? At 3ie, you'll contribute to impactful research that informs policies and improves lives in low- and middle-income countries. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. 📅 Deadline: 31 January 2025 📍 Location: UK-based (exceptions for outstanding candidates). 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/grDfyxq9 #FinanceJobs #NGOJobs #ImpactEvaluation #UKCareers #ResearchFunding

🌾 Unlocking Opportunities for Smallholder Farmers: 3ie's Largest Systematic Review Yet! 🌍 For over two decades, market access interventions have been championed as transformative tools for rural development and poverty reduction. But what do we really know about their impact? 3ie’s latest systematic review—the largest we’ve ever conducted—examines the scope, quality, and lessons from 262 interventions across 53 low- and middle-income countries. Key findings reveal that: ✅ Market access interventions improve agricultural productivity, income, and food security. ✅ Farmers benefit from reduced transaction costs, better market prices, and increased adoption of improved practices. ✅ Contract farming, storage infrastructure, and market information systems significantly enhance farmers' income and market participation. However, significant gaps remain: 📊 Limited data on food security and nutrition outcomes. 📈 Few studies explore long-term impacts and structural transformation. 💡 Insufficient insights into cost-effectiveness for policymakers and donors. This review sheds light on what works, what doesn’t, and where future research and investments should focus to drive sustainable change. 📘 Explore the blog for an in-depth analysis: Read here: https://lnkd.in/gq_a62my 📄 Dive into the systematic review and brief for detailed findings and recommendations: Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwT9UrSw Let’s work together to bridge the gaps and create more effective, inclusive agricultural markets! 🌱 #MarketAccess #SmallholderFarmers #Agriculture #ResearchImpact #PovertyReduction #RuralDevelopment Shannon Shisler, PhD Pierre Marion International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) IFAD Asia Pacific

Newsletter: This year’s final edition of 3ie News is out now! As 2024 wraps up, our Executive Director, Marie Gaarder, reflects on a quarter-century of progress in evidence-informed decision-making. In her message, she highlights the pivotal role of rigorous evidence in tackling global challenges like poverty, climate change, and peacebuilding, and underscores the importance of 3ie’s mission to drive impact through innovative public goods and cutting-edge research. Explore updates on our climate and gender initiatives, peacebuilding evaluations, and evidence gap maps. Dive into opportunities to collaborate and discover insights from 3ie’s work. Read the new edition of 3ie News here: https://lnkd.in/eRaHPNvn #EvidenceForImpact #ImpactEvaluation #DevelopmentEffectiveness #EvidenceUse #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #GlobalDevelopment #PolicyResearch #EvaluationMatters #EvidenceBasedPolicy

#Migration shapes our world in countless ways, but irregular migration often exposes individuals to significant risks and vulnerabilities. At 3ie, in partnership with the IOM - UN Migration, we’ve developed an Evidence Gap Map to identify what works—and where evidence is missing—to address irregular migration effectively. 🔍 Key insights from the brief: ✅ Limited evidence exists on interventions that reduce risks and improve the well-being of migrants. ✅ Programs targeting irregular migration often lack rigorous evaluation. ✅ Filling these gaps is crucial for creating policies that protect migrants and foster safe, dignified migration pathways. 📘 Dive into the findings here: https://lnkd.in/gGhEvYQF Let’s commit to building a world where migration is safe, inclusive, and supported by robust evidence. #InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrationMatters #EvidenceForImpact #SustainableDevelopment #IMD2024

New Blog | Our largest-ever systematic review on #Marketaccess interventions that examines the evidence from 289 impact evaluations across 53 countries shows how interventions like improved #transport #infrastructure, contract #farming and market information systems can enhance agricultural productivity, income, and food security. Market access interventions have been a key strategy for improving livelihoods and reducing #poverty among #smallholder #farmers in low- and middle-income countries.   The review also highlights gaps in research, such as limited evidence on long-term impacts, #nutrition outcomes, and value-for-money assessments. Read the blog to explore key findings and gaps: https://lnkd.in/ei8srKic #DevelopmentResearch #Agriculture #SmallholderFarmers #MarketAccess #RuralDevelopment #3ieImpact