GLOBAL MICRO-ESTIMATES OF WEALTH AND POVERTY
Our paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science describes how estimates were constructed and validated Explore
Our paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science describes how estimates were constructed and validated Explore
BBC AFRICA FEATURES LAB'S WORK
The video segment on "people fixing the world" covers our work with the Government of Togo. Watch video
The video segment on "people fixing the world" covers our work with the Government of Togo. Watch video
CHANCELLOR'S AWARD
Lab Director Joshua Blumenstock honored for research in the public interest. Read More
Lab Director Joshua Blumenstock honored for research in the public interest. Read More
TARGETING CASH TRANSFERS WITH "BIG" DATA
Read a non-technical summary of our work to support the Government of Togo's Covid relief efforts. Read More
Read a non-technical summary of our work to support the Government of Togo's Covid relief efforts. Read More
MIGRATION AND SOCIAL NETWORKS
Population-scale data reveal how social networks provide value to migrants Read More
Population-scale data reveal how social networks provide value to migrants Read More
BUILDING BETTER DIGITAL CREDIT ALGORITHMS
We're developing more fair and equitable algorithms for consumer lending in developing countries Read More
We're developing more fair and equitable algorithms for consumer lending in developing countries Read More
STATISTICAL MODELS OF VIOLENCE AND CONFLICT
A new line of research has received support from the National Science Foundation and Office of Naval Research. Read More
A new line of research has received support from the National Science Foundation and Office of Naval Research. Read More
MEASURING POVERTY AND VULNERABILITY IN REAL-TIME
New research suggests promising possibilities Read More
New research suggests promising possibilities Read More
MOBILE-IZING SAVINGS IN AFGHANISTAN
Behavioral insights and technological innovation helps Afghan employees save. Read More
Behavioral insights and technological innovation helps Afghan employees save. Read More
About the Lab
We believe better data and smarter analytics can improve quality of life around the world. Using expertise in machine learning, statistics, and large-scale analytics, we address the challenges facing the world’s poor.
