Feasibility and Impact of Malaria Diagnostics in Ugandan Drug Shops
Researchers: Jessica CohenGunther FinkCountry: UgandaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Malaria is one of the most common causes of illness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Can targeted messaging and behavior...
View ArticleUsing Messaging and Package Design to Increase Treatment Compliance with...
Researchers: Jessica CohenGunther FinkSample: 2600 households (in catchment area of 7 drug shops) Country: UgandaStatus: Ongoing This study explores methods to improve treatment compliance through...
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Demand for Rainwater Harvesting Devices in Uganda
Researchers: Mushfiq MobarakPartners: Relief InternationalSample: 3,240 households in 81 villages Country: UgandaStatus: Ongoing Policy Issue: Poor access to safe drinking is an acute problem in many...
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Enterprises for ultra-poor women after war: the WINGS program in Northern Uganda
Researchers: Jeannie AnnanChris BlattmanEric GreenJulian JamisonPartners: Association of Volunteers in International Service (AVSI) FoundationSample: 1800 individuals, primarily highly vulnerable...
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Evaluating Village Savings and Loan Associations in Uganda
Researchers: Dean KarlanBram ThuysbaertPartners: CARESample: 4508 households randomly selected from 392 villages across 7 districts Country: UgandaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: Can Village...
View ArticleNetwork Effects in SME Clusters
Researchers: Antoinette SchoarBilal ZiaPartners: World BankSample: 228 clusters with 1,965 workers Country: UgandaStatus: Ongoing Project Funder: SME Initiative Competitive Fund Weight: 0 Related...
View ArticleReturns to Consulting for Women Entrepreneurs
Researchers: Greg FischerDean KarlanAdditional Researchers: Meredith Startz Partners: TechnoServeCountry: UgandaStatus: Ongoing Policy Issue:Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often viewed as...
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Improving Loan Repayment through Positive Incentives in Uganda
Researchers: Antoinette SchoarAdditional Researchers: Ximena Cadena Partners: Ideas42Uganda Microfinance Limited (UML) Sample: 1121 loan recipients Country: UgandaStatus: Complete Policy Issue:...
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Smoothing the Cost of Education: Primary School Saving in Uganda
Researchers: Dean KarlanLeigh LindenPartners: FINCA UgandaThe Private Education Development NetworkSample: 136 schools in Jinja, Iganga, Mayuge and Luuka districts Country: UgandaStatus: Ongoing...
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Starting a Lifetime of Saving: Teaching the Practice of Saving to Ugandan Youth
Researchers: Julian JamisonDean KarlanJonathan ZinmanPartners: Church of UgandaFINCA UgandaStraight Talk FoundationSample: 2,800 Ugandan youth as part of 240 Church of Uganda youth groups Country:...
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Northern Uganda Social Action Fund – Youth Opportunities Program
Researchers: Chris BlattmanNathan FialaSebastian MartinezPartners: Northern Uganda Social Action FundSample: 2675 youth in 535 groups Country: UgandaStatus: Ongoing Short Description: The impact of...
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Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Advice via SMS in Uganda
Researchers: Julian JamisonDean KarlanAdditional Researchers: Pia Raffler Partners: Google.orgGrameen Foundation UgandaSample: 1,800 individuals with cell phones in Uganda Country: UgandaStatus:...
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