ethics

It is widely recognized that social science research involving human participants should be based on the principles of “doing good” and “mitigating harm.” While research results are often shared with academics and policymakers alike, it is unclear whether—and how often—they are shared with the parti...

In January, CGD and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security partnered to discuss challenges, opportunities, and solutions for the new administration in promoting inclusivity and building a more diverse cohort of development professionals.

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in development have never failed to inspire discussion, on whether they offer methodological advantages, whether they answer (or distract from answering) big questions in development, or whether they are ethical. Several recent RCTs have ignited heated debates abo...