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Growth Lab

The Growth Lab works to understand the dynamics of growth and to translate those insights into more effective policymaking in developing countries. We place increased economic diversity and complexity at the center of the development story and uncover how countries move into industries that offer increased productivity.

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Evidence for Policy Design

Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) conducts development economics research, training, and policy outreach.  We aim to improve lives by designing, testing and enabling better policies worldwide. We work closely with policymakers to solve some of the most pressing policy problems through innovation, testing and iteration at all stages of solution development.

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State Capability
Building State Capability

Researching new strategies and tactics to assist public organizations struggling with incomplete or ineffective policy implementation.

CID COVID-19 Response & Resource Page

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of people around the world, but those in developing countries are likely to suffer the most in the face of this global crisis. At the Center for International Development (CID@Harvard), we see this as a call to action. We are responding quickly in the following ways to implement solutions: we are collecting funding information; we are connecting researchers, foundations, and policymakers to channel our resources; and we are sharing the most up-to-date work of our experts to ensure it is reaching those who need it most.

Inside CID

Faculty and fellows are conducting research projects in 117 countries

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COVID-19 Response Proposal – Smart Containment with Active Learning

CID Director Asim I. Khwaja coauthors a multidisciplinary proposal with a team of experts, experienced researchers and practitioners to respond to COVID-19. Elements of the proposal are being tested in various places – including Pakistan – where several members of the team have been actively supporting the state’s response efforts at national and sub-national levels. 

Highlights from CID's Global Empowerment Meeting (GEM) 2020

The Global Empowerment Meeting (GEM) is the annual flagship event offering of Harvard’s Center for International Development, centered around the most cutting-edge work in international development.  Watch the recordings of all of the sessions on our Youtube channel.

Register Now: Leading Economic Growth Online

Led by Professors Ricardo Hausmann and Matt Andrews, this executive program provides a framework for understanding economic growth, as well as sophisticated tools for diagnosis, decision-making, and implementation. Over 10-weeks, you will have the opportunity to apply concepts, frameworks, and tools to the economic growth challenge you are addressing in your city, region, or country. 

New Research

15 Visual Insights from the Growth Lab

The Historical Roots of Economic Development

Search and Information Frictions on Global E-Commerce Platforms: Evidence from AliExpress

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