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Research
Jun 8, 2026
This paper presents results from a field experiment in Nigeria in which expectant mothers were offered cash payments conditioned on using formal medical care.
Apr 9, 2026
This paper examines the role of financial constraints in health facilities in developing countries.
Jan 15, 2026
This paper describes the results of a policy experiment conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government.
Oct 24, 2025
The authors examine the People's Republic of China's global health activities and policies in Africa since the 1960s. They provide case studies of two nations that have received health aid from China and offer analysis and policy recommendations.
Commentary
Jun 12, 2025
The announced departure from Mali of the Wagner Group is an important development in Russia's evolving mercenary landscape. But Russian mercenaries remain active in Africa, as the Kremlin takes control through the newly formed Africa Corps.
May 1, 2025
The Russian mercenary presence in Africa has changed since 2023. The authors describe where these mercenaries have a presence and the activities they perform. The authors also analyze African publics’ sentiment of the mercenaries and of Russia.
Research Summary
May 29, 2024
To assist Teach For All (TFALL) network partners in understanding their performance, RAND researchers are evaluating TFALL programs in developing countries. The researchers conducted a two-year mixed-methods study of the Teach For Nigeria program.
Mar 13, 2024
This report summarizes the findings from a two-year mixed methods evaluation of the effect of the Teach For Nigeria teacher training program on whole child development, perceptions of teaching quality, and the school community.
Feb 26, 2024
While safe areas are intuitively attractive, their effectiveness depends on the resources and resolve of the implementing forces, rules of engagement, and geography.
Jan 11, 2024
Worldwide, there have been nine executive coups over the past decade. U.S. institutions and democratic norms survived a major test on January 6, 2021, but a host of reforms are needed to lower the risk of future executive coups. And international supporters of democracy must step up and provide more robust responses.
Aug 25, 2023
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu recently sought the Nigerian national legislature's backing for a possible military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to turn back a coup that toppled the government of Niger. An ECOWAS intervention would have a better chance of succeeding if other nations joined the effort.
Jul 28, 2022
This paper presents evidence that the quality of health care interactions changed in important ways during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic.
