Among girls In Kenyan primary schools, merit-based scholarships are a cost-effective way to raise student test scores, improve attendance, and encourage a lasting commitment to education.

One-time grants to small business owners in Sri Lanka led to sustained increases in income for men, but not for women. 

Oportunidades only modestly increased the use of skilled attendants at the time of delivery among poor women in rural areas of Mexico—more by women who’d previously given birth.

When women receive public assistance payments, they channel resources to benefit all household members, particularly children.

Moving from poor to more affluent neighborhoods benefits adults and female youth, but has adverse effects for male youth.

School choice programs lead to greater improvements in test scores for white girls than other groups.

A residential relocation program had minimal impact on the dynamics of participating families, though families who relocated to low poverty neighborhoods display harsher parenting practices toward their daughters.

Post-war psychosocial counseling for mothers leads to positive physical and psychological outcomes for their children.

Nationally broadcast soap operas can be an effective awareness campaign to influence fertility-related behavior and increase the use of family planning measures.