Thanks David Evans for the shoutout to #DIVUSAID (@GlobalDevLab). DIV has been a critical supporter of the J-PAL's policy team's work to translate research into change at scale. From Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL Africa) to immunization in India, DIV has been essential.

There is a strong claim that Petia Topalova's finding that Indian districts involved in trade reduced poverty more slowly had a "brutal" reaction from the profession, leading her to be "blackballed by the academic elite" & paper to be rejected because of result, not methods 8/n

nytimes.com/2019/11/29/bus…

Like the award of the Nobel prize itself, this is no surprise, but it is fantastic news. BDK have worked to make it possible for younger (and older!) scholars to build on their research. Their dedication to learning is an inspiration. bostonglobe.com/business/2019/…

.USAID's post in Medium re #DIVUSAID's Scientific Director #MichaelKremer receiving his 2019 Economics The Nobel Prize CC: @GlobalDevLab medium.com/usaid-2030/co-…

Great to hear Michael Kremer, The Nobel Prize winner, talk today World Bank about creating ecosystem for innovation and evidence highlighting USAID @GlobalDevLab Development Innovation Ventures as a model. Over 5x social returns on investment across the portfolio.

Michael Kremer, nobel prize winner and #DIVUSAID cofounder in The New York Times with his colleagues -- In the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine, We Must Go Big. Really, Really Big. nyti.ms/2zWepsM

We are looking for top talent at #DIVUSAID Come work with #MichaelKremer and the rest of this amazing team. divportfolio.org/div-updates

Which charities do the most good? Charity Navigator joins the effort to answer this crucial question. vox.com/future-perfect…

Fascinating post. For BINGOs and others who would accept kevin starr's challenge, consider competing for up to $5M to transition innovations to scale at usaid.gov/DIV ssir.org/articles/entry… #DIVUSAID

What's better than a great team? A great team + you! #DIVUSAID is recruiting. Come work with #MichaelKremer and our smashing team. Vacancy here: divportfolio.org/div-updates

Join us for a special #CIDSpeakerSeries this Friday. Expert panelists from Harvard CID, Evidence for Policy Design, and Center for Global Development will be sharing their advice and insights on how to ensure evidence informs US development policy. 📅 March 26, 12:00 PM Register: harvard.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Please spread the word-- Rare job opportunities on a mighty team #DIVUSAID divportal.usaid.gov/s/topic/0TOt00…

We are growing! Come work with #MichaelKremer and the rest of the smashing #DIVUSAID team. Seeking a Development Economist to help us do it all even better: divportal.usaid.gov/s/article/DIV-… Apply by 24th August #EconTwitter #globaldevjobs

The Evidence Team of the White House's OMB asks USAID's DIV for lessons for other Federal Departments and Agencies considering building their own tiered-evidence funds evaluation.gov/2022-09-08-in-… #DIVUSAID

Big news!! Open Philanthropy just awarded $45 million to USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures to identify and scale exceptional development programs to reach millions of people. #DIVUSAID learn more: regrantingchallenge.org/awardees/devel…