Open Science and evidence-based research in poverty reduction and global development

In this podcast episode, Professor Edward Ted McGill discusses the transformative power of open science in poverty reduction and global development efforts. He emphasizes the importance of using rigorous methods, such as randomized control trials and machine learning, to generate high-quality evidence. He also highlights the significance of research transparency and the open sharing of data. McGill provides examples of successful interventions, including a deworming project in Kenya that showed long-term positive effects on health and economic outcomes. He also acknowledges the importance of understanding contextual factors and variation across regions to ensure the effectiveness and equity of interventions in different settings. Overall, the episode underscores the value of evidence-based research in guiding policy decisions and improving the lives of the world's poorest populations.