Give to Caesar: understanding taxpayer perceptions in Somaliland
As the saying goes — where there is a will, there is inheritance tax. Tax as the bane of existence has been a narrative that has been around since the…
Link, learn, laugh: improving loan repayment rates using behavioral science
When you’re giving grants to support marginalized and discriminated groups across two continents, the fact that there are similarities and learnings that can be cross pollinated cannot be ignored. Voice,…
Who even needs a pound of flesh: improving loan repayment rates using behavioral science
“Why, I am sure, if he forfeit, thou wilt not take his flesh — what’s that good for?” -Salarino, a bystander in the play The antagonist in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice is…
Giving aid in ways that empower: how narratives that convey dignity help achieve aid’s aspirations
Billions of dollars of international aid are given every year and anti-poverty programs are rapidly expanding in the context of COVID-19, with the most popular form of social assistance being…
Behaviorally informed communication to drive civic engagement
How can communication drive individuals to engage with issues affecting their communities? Active engagement in community issues is a critical driver of accountable political systems. Civic engagement can be measured…
